Tahini Tahini Tahini (also tahina ; , , also known as Tehina Hebrew: טחינה, Ardeh Persian: ارده), is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. Tahini is served as a dip on its own or as a major component of hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva. Tahini is used in the cuisines of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Caucasus, and the Middle East, as well as parts of North Africa. It is also used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Tahini is a loanword from , or more accurately ' , is derived from the root ' which as a verb ""
Red bean paste red beans, and the white paste made of "geopipat" is called "geopipat-so" (). Red bean paste is graded according to its consistency, sweetness, and color. In Chinese cuisine, the most common types are: In Japanese cuisine and confectionary, the most common types are: In Korean cuisine and confectionery, the most common types are: Red bean paste is used in many Chinese dishes, such as: Red bean paste is used in many Japanese sweets. Red bean paste is used in various Korean snack foods and desserts, including: Red bean paste Red bean paste () or red bean jam, also called adzuki