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jar of tahini with spoon dripping

15 Minute Homemade Tahini

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  • Author: Cosette Posko
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Lebanese

Description

Less than 15 minutes and two ingredients to have homemade tahini in your pantry! Tahini is a versatile Middle Eastern pantry staple that is used in sauces, dressings and even desserts.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw hulled sesame seeds
  • 3-4 Tablespoons neutral oil - avocado or canola are most used*

Instructions

  1. Place a large dry skillet (10"-12") on your stove top on medium-low heat. Add your sesame seeds and allow to warm slowly, be sure to stir continuously to avoid browning or burning.
    • 1 cup raw hulled sesame seeds
  2. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly warmed and you begin to smell the sesame flavor. You don't want them to brown, just warm. Remove from heat and place directly into the bowl of your food processor.
  3. Process your warm seeds for 1 minute, scrape down sides as needed.
  4. Add in half your oil and process again, scrape down sides as needed.
    • 2 Tablespoons neutral oil - avocado or canola are ideal
  5. Finally, add in your last tablespoon of oil and fourth if needed. You want to achieve a smooth and glossy consistency.
    • 1-2 Tablespoons neutral oil - avocado or canola are ideal
  6. Remove and store in a sealed jar in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

  • You may double this recipe with ease. If doubling, start with only 4 tablespoons of oil and add one tablespoon at at time as needed. You may not need to double the oil amount.
  • Tahini will naturally separate, like peanut butter, simply stir to reconstitute.