Tahini? Tahina? - for Hummus - do I have the right stuff?

[DiLo]

Hi all. I hope this isn't a silly question but I want to make hummus and it calls for Tahini, which I sent my hubby for. We have a small ethnic food market here in my little City in Canada.

The only thing he could find is a product called CORTAS brand Tahina which says 100% Ground sesame (comes in a jar similar to a peanut butter jar and a light colour). At 2 Tbsp. it packs 210 calories and a whopping 19 grams of fat. I am on a low-fat plan, so just making sure he has the right stuff as I didn't think Hummus in general higher in fat.

Sorry for my confusion, but anyone that can help me would be muchly appreciated. Thanks!

[841912]

My understanding is that it's the same, although I've seen where Tahina refers to the paste like peanut butter and Tahini refers to a sauce made with this paste for Falafel.

[Um Safia]

DiLo wrote:
Hi all. I hope this isn't a silly question but I want to make hummus and it calls for Tahini, which I sent my hubby for. We have a small ethnic food market here in my little City in Canada.

The only thing he could find is a product called CORTAS brand Tahina which says 100% Ground sesame (comes in a jar similar to a peanut butter jar and a light colour). At 2 Tbsp. it packs 210 calories and a whopping 19 grams of fat. I am on a low-fat plan, so just making sure he has the right stuff as I didn't think Hummus in general higher in fat.

Sorry for my confusion, but anyone that can help me would be muchly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi DiLo

no panic ~ you have the right thing. And yes, it is a bit high in fat but at least it's the 'good' kind

Rezika.

[DiLo]

Thank you Rez. I used it anyway and the Hummus is fantastic! I'm glad to know it's the good kind.

Di

[chef FIFI]

You have the right stuff...Cortas is another major brand of middle eastern products.

[Chef #578367]

The sauce you are referring to is called 'toum'. Right?

Sounds like you have the right ingredient.