Red Tahina

This brick-red Gazan variety of tahina is made by roasting sesame seeds in small batches over direct heat (for the more familiar “white” variety, the seeds are steamed). Add a little dark sesame oil to white tahina to achieve a similar effect, or make your own in a high-powered blender! Some health-food stores are now marketing a roasted-sesame tahina; this is very similar to the Gazan variety.