Cheese & Upper Egypt specialities

Sesame tahini — large

145 EGP / piece

Sesame tahini: sesame roasted and ground until it runs, pale beige, nutty, with a faint bitterness. Half of Egyptian cooking is built on it. It becomes the white tahini sauce with lemon, garlic and water served alongside chicken, fish and grills; it goes into baba ghanoush and dressings; it is mixed with black honey as the classic Upper Egyptian breakfast; and it is used in halawa and baking. Oil separating to the top of natural tahini is normal — stir it well with a clean dry spoon before use. Keep it in a dry place away from sun; refrigerating works but thickens it. A small size is also available.