tahini

tahini — noun

1. a thick, creamy paste made from sesame seeds that have been ground until smooth,

1.名詞B1
釋義

a thick, creamy paste made from sesame seeds that have been ground until smooth, used to flavour dishes such as hummus, dressings, and sauces in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking

例句

Amira stirred a spoonful of tahini into the soup to give it a nutty flavour.

collocation: spoonful of tahini

Tuan checked the jar of tahini in the fridge before starting the hummus recipe.

同義詞
  • sesame paste

    broader term; can refer to any ground sesame product including Chinese or Japanese varieties

  • sesame butter

    thicker consistency, sometimes sweetened; less common in savoury cooking

  • tahina

    alternative spelling, especially in British English and Australian English

用法筆記

Uncountable noun, typically used without an article. Common in Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cuisines. The oil in tahini can separate over time, so it should be stirred well before use.

常見錯誤

❌I need a tahini for this recipe.
✅I need tahini for this recipe.
💡Tahini is uncountable and does not take the indefinite article 'a'.
❌I bought two tahinis from the market.
✅I bought two jars of tahini from the market.
💡Use a countable phrase like 'jars of' or 'containers of' to quantify tahini.