Name: Velvety Homemade Tahini Paste
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 undefined cup sesame seeds, hulled or unhulled; 0.25 undefined cup olive oil; 0.5 undefined cup vegetable oil (sesame oil or other that you have on hand); 2 undefined tablespoons warm water

Serves: 1 cup

Ingredients: 4

Elevate your culinary creations with this luscious homemade tahini paste. Crafted from toasted sesame seeds blended with quality olive oil and a touch of warm water, this velvety spread offers a rich, nutty flavor ideal for enhancing your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

1	cup sesame seeds, hulled or unhulled
¹⁄₄	cup olive oil
¹⁄₂	cup vegetable oil (sesame oil or other that you have on hand)
2	tablespoons warm water

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Arrange the sesame seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Toast the seeds until golden brown and fragrant, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to redistribute, about 6 minutes. Allow the seeds to cool slightly.
3.	Transfer the sesame seeds to a small food processor or blender. Add the olive oil and puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until a paste forms.
4.	Add the salt and 0.25 cup of vegetable oil. Continue to puree until smooth. Add the water – this will give the mixture a lighter smoother texture. Puree until the tahini is thinner than a nut butter, smooth and spreadable. Add more vegetable oil in 0.25 cup increments until you achieve this texture (it took me about 0.75 cup).
5.	Transfer the tahini to a sterilized jar and keep in the fridge for up to a month, with all of your other condiments, or use immediately in your hummus recipe or as a nutty vinaigrette.

Published on Jan 23, 2025 by Luminița