what is tahini?

[gem]

Could anyone tell me what tahini is and where to get it?

[SmoothPebble]

It's a paste made from sesame seeds, and is an important element of Houmus (if that's how it's spelt). You can get it in most supermarkets, or whole food shops.

[aloha]

When you get your tahini, try baba ganouj! That's well-roasted eggplant[aubergine] with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Fresh mint optional. I love the stuff so much that I quadrupled my eggplant plantings. Tahini mixed with plain yogurt as a salad dressing is divine.