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Hilbe is a legendary condiment, believed to have been mentioned in the Talmud, the ancient Jewish book of laws. It’s considered a folk medicine, a cure all, a source of strength and also just really tasty. Reporter Sarah Ventre has the story of how Yemenite Jews proliferated hilbe, and why it’s nearly impossible to find outside of Israel.