The traditional Middle Eastern breakfast pairing of tahini and date syrup, served as a dip.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

  1. Spoon the tahini and date syrup spread onto a small plate.
  2. Swirl gently with the back of a spoon.
  3. Scatter toasted sesame seeds on top and serve with warm pita.

This exact combination — tahini and date syrup, or silan — is a breakfast staple across the Levant, usually eaten simply with bread.