Description
Nutty and delicious, homemade tahini is surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for dipping or adding to your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups (946 ml) sesame seeds
- 1 cup (237 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat (stir frequently with a wooden spoon) until fragrant (4-5 minutes).
- Transfer toasted sesame seeds to a plate and cool completely.
- Place sesame seeds in a food processor and process for 2-3 minutes until crumbly.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil at a time to the food processor, processing for 1-2 minutes and scraping down the sides as needed, until a thick, smooth paste forms.
- Transfer tahini to a jar and refrigerate for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a smoother tahini, use a high-powered food processor.
- If your tahini is too thick, add more olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Store tahini in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent it from separating or becoming rancid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5