What is tahini? Tahini is a smooth, creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. First, the seeds are toasted to bring out their flavour. Then they are milled into a rich, pourable paste. As a result, tahini tastes nutty, earthy […]
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What is sumac? Sumac is a tangy, deep-red spice made from dried and ground berries. First, the small red berries are harvested from the sumac shrub. Then they are dried and crushed into a coarse powder. As a result, sumac […]
What are barberries? Barberries are small, ruby-red dried berries with a bright, tangy taste. In Persian, they are known as zereshk. First, cooks rinse the tiny berries. Then they sauté them briefly to soften. As a result, barberries add a […]
What is saffron? Saffron is a prized red spice, made from the dried threads of a small purple crocus flower. First, workers hand-pick each delicate thread. Then the threads are dried with care. As a result, it carries a golden […]