Tahini

Make Tahini from scratch in 15 minutes!

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings cup Tahini

Calories 1107kcal

Ingredients

1 cup sesame seeds hulled
2-4 tablespoon light olive oil or any other neutral oil such as grapeseed, avocado oil
pinch salt optional

Instructions

Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant and slightly golden. About 5-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let the seeds cool completely.
Transfer the cooled sesame seeds to a food processor or high-powered blender. Process the seeds until they form a crumbly paste. About 1-2 minutes.
With the food processor or blender running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even blending. .
If the tahini seems too thick, add a bit more oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
If desired, add a pinch of salt to taste.
Transfer to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one month. It may separate over time; simply give it a good stir before using it.

Notes

Storage:
Transfer your tahini to a sealed, airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one month. Over time, natural separation may occur this is completely normal, similar to what happens with natural peanut butter. Simply stir it thoroughly to recombine before using.

Troubleshooting:
It may take a minute or two for the sesame seeds to begin breaking down into a paste. If they are simply spinning around the bowl without processing, your food processor may not be powerful enough, or the blades may not be reaching the seeds properly. Adding more seeds to the bowl can sometimes help the blades catch and grind them effectively.

Nutrition Information:
Please note that the nutritional values provided is for the whole batch

Nutrition