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Tahini

ganga sreekanth
27 minutes
Approximately 1.5 cups
Beginner

Tahini is a key ingredient in hummus and other Middle Eastern foods.

Total Steps

6

Ingredients

2

Tools Needed

3

Ingredients

  • 2 cup sesame seeds
  • 0.75 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Step 2

5-10 minutes

Toast sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, shaking frequently with a spatula. Do not allow them to brown.

3

Step 3

20 minutes

Allow sesame seeds to cool for 20 minutes.

4

Step 4

Pour sesame seeds into food processor and add oil.

5

Step 5

2 minutes

Blend for 2 minutes. Check for consistency.

6

Step 6

The texture of the paste should be thick yet pourable. Add more oil and blend until you achieve desired consistency.

Tools & Equipment

oven
spatula
food processor

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