Tahini Is Having A Moment. Here Are Recipes That Show Off Its Sweet And Savory Sides
You might have noticed the sesame seed condiment popping up a lot more often on supermarket shelves and in recipes lately.
You might have noticed the sesame seed condiment tahini popping up a lot more often on supermarket shelves and in recipes lately. Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst joins host Jeremy Hobson to explain what tahini is, and share recipes that showcase its versatile flavor.
Baba Ganoush
A classic Middle Eastern dip made from mashed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil. The trick here is to roast the eggplant first until it is soft and almost collapses, then peel it, chop it up and place in a strainer for 20 minutes or so to let the bitter juices drain out.
The dip will keep, covered and refrigerated, for two
