houmous....

[ames]

houmous recipes often include tahini? what is it please?

[kazza55]

I think that tahini is sesame seed paste.

[Headtime]

The BBC Food website has lot's of recipes for Hummus...not all of them need Sesame Seeds or Tahini.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?scope=foo d&q=hummus&x=0&y=0

[camille79]

It might not be in every recipe but I think tahini is more or less essential for an authentic houmous!  I've tried without and it certainly affects the flavour, leaves it very bland I've found.  I buy mine at a health food shop - you could try your local independent or Holland and Barrett.  A big jar costs about �1.50.

Incidently, I've heard (but not tried) that you can make your own by whizzing sesame seeds to a paste and adding water until you get the right consistency (think slightly thicker than runny honey)

[mariacy]

i no one gave you the answer

taxini is sesami seed paste

you can find it in most greek and midle east food stores