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Tempeh refers to a high protein, cultured food made from soybeans and sometimes mixed grains.

Tempeh is pronounced "tehm

Tahini refers to a thick, smooth paste made of ground sesame seeds. It is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. Tahini is pronounced "tah-hee nee"

Tambrahandi refers to an Egyptian drink made date palm juice sometimes served with meals.

Tamiya is an Egyptian dish of cooked mashed beans formed into small cakes and deep-fried then served as they are or, more usually, with spicy condiments.

Torley is an Egyptian Casserole of ground meats and sliced vegetables arranged in layers. Flavorings and seasonings are tomato juice, onions, and salt and pepper.

Tanaka is an Arabic name for the long-handled, narrow-necked, wide-bottom coffeepot used in Greece and Turkey where it is called an ibrik.