Cookbook:Homemade Tahini
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Tahini is a paste made of toasted hulled sesame seeds that have been crushed with a blender. It is a very popular paste used in many cuisines.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]Equipment
[edit | edit source]- Medium-sized bowl
- Skillet
- Stove
- Blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sesame seeds, and use a wooden spatula to stir the seeds often until light brown. Do not let burn.
- Remove the sesame seeds from the heat, and leave to cool down completely.
- Use a blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds to a crumbly texture.
- Add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil, and process until it becomes very smooth.
- Check the tahini and adjust the consistency by adding more oil. You might need to process it for an additional minute to get a smoother consistency.
- Add salt to taste and process again to combine. Don't forget to scrape the sides of the food processor or blender with a spatula.
- Store in the refrigerator for a month in an airtight container. Alternatively, if you won't be using it right away, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.