Homemade Tahini

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Homemade Tahini

 

3/4 pound Sesame seeds

2 tsp peanut oil

3 tbsp peanut oil

salt - a little (optional)

 

Place seeds on baking sheet & toast in 350 degree oven for 20 min. or until

lightly roasted.

Precess in food processor for 3 min. Add 2 tsp peanut oil & process 30

seconds. Add 3 tbsp oil & process until very smooth, about 2 min. Add salt

& stir if desired.

 

OR

 

4 cups sesame seeds

1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 

1.Preheat the oven to 350° F.

2.Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking

frequently, until fragrant, 8 to

10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool.

3.Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the

metal blade. Add the vegetable

oil. Process to a smooth paste, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if

necessary, to bring the paste to a

thick pouring consistency. Tahini will keep stored in a tightly

covered jar in the refrigerator for

several months.

 

Makes 3 cups.