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Sesame shows up in the foods of so many different cultures: the seeds top your ramen, the oil flavors your dressing, and tahini is the essential ingredient that turns chickpeas into hummus. The tiny seeds, known for a nutty flavor & assorted texture grow across India, China, Mexico, and Sudan and appear in dozens of everyday staple foods from snacks to desserts. But they often get overlooked for the subtle crunch and rich toasty flavor they deliver, with many home cooks still unsure of what to do with them beyond observing how nicely they garnish a bread or bun. No secret ingredient to date has offered the opportunities of the  sesame seed . It is a globetrotter, appearing on hamburger buns in California and bagels in New York. From halvah in North Africa to oil in India. In dim sum in China; on sushi in Japan. From a gastronomic perspective, sesame also comes in a variety of preparations. First, raw and white. Then white and toasted. Black sesame seeds are the mysterious brune...

Sesame seed is a staple food ingredient that adds a unique robust flavor & crunchy texture to a multitude of global cuisines. Sesame is a globetrotter, appearing on hamburger buns in California and bagels in New York. From halvah in North Africa to oil in India. In dim sum in China; on sushi in Japan. Its applications are sweet and savory. It is ubiquitous culinary confetti, nutty and fragrant and substantial. Comfort food, in a way, to the whole world. From a gastronomic perspective, sesame also comes in a variety of preparations. First, raw and white. Then white and toasted.  Black sesame seeds  are the mysterious brunette to the more common blond. Sesame paste, known as tahini, is found in jars in raw and toasted varieties. And sesame oil, too, comes in raw and toasted iterations. And while raw sesame products are known for their healthy properties, the toasted variations recall that sensory nuttiness and exotic fragrance for which the seeds have become world-famo...

Tahini, a protein-rich paste made from hulled, ground, and toasted  sesame seeds  add a heavyweight presence to any dish. It is commonly used in North African, Greek, Iranian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine. A major ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush, tahini dip holds a robust sesame flavor & a unique roasted aroma that makes it an ideal base for marinades. Fast Facts about Tahini: Tahini is a paste or butter made from ground sesame seeds. It is a key ingredient in hummus and in baba ghanoush, an aubergine dip. It provides good amounts of protein and various minerals. High in calories, it should always be eaten in moderation. Nutrition: Tahini contains more protein than milk and most nuts. It’s a rich source of B vitamins that boost energy and brain function, vitamin E, which is protective against heart disease and stroke, and important minerals, such as magnesium, iron, and calcium. Most people prefer the paler type, made from hulled (sk...