Tahini as "red tahina" is served in addition to ordinary tahina. It is achieved by a different and lengthier process of roasting the sesame seeds, and has a more intense taste. Red tahina is used in sumagiyya (lamb with chard and sumac) and salads native to the falaheen from the surrounding villages, as well as southern Gaza. In the Levant, tahini (Levantine Arabic: "t'hine") is a staple foodstuff prepared with salt, lemon juice, and optionally mashed garlic. It is served as a dip with pita, a topping for falafel and shwarma, and as an ingredient in various spreads. It is also
Fermented bean paste the large amounts of salt used in its production, produces a highly umami product. This is particularly true with miso, which can be used as the primary ingredient in certain dishes, such as miso soup. Various types of fermented bean paste (all of which are based on soy and cereal grains) include: Fermented bean paste Fermented bean paste is a category of fermented foods typically made from ground soybeans, which are indigenous to the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia. In some cases, such as the production of "miso", other varieties of beans such as broad beans, may also be