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sesamo

sesame

Same as in English, although the children's programme, Sesame Street in Italian is Sesamo apriti as in 'Open, sesame!'

In Sicilian the word is cimino.

Pasta al sesamo is the same as tahini.

Herbs & Spices

Rice, Polenta & Grains

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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