Tahini Recipe

Youtube: Easy Tahini Recipe

1 cup (140g) sesame seeds, we prefer hulled

2 to 4 tablespoons neutral flavored oil such as avocado,  grape seed, vegetable or a light olive oil

Pinch of salt, optional

Directions

1. Add sesame seeds to a wide, dry saucepan over medium-low heat and toast, stirring constantly, until the seeds become fragrant and turn light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stay close and keep stirring, as the seeds can burn quickly.

2. Add the toasted sesame seeds to the bowl of a food processor, then process until a crumbly paste, about 1 minute.

3. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, then process for 2 to 3 minutes more, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the food processor a couple of times.

4. Check the tahini’s consistency. It should be smooth, not gritty, and should be pourable. You may need to process for another minute and add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of oil.

5. Taste the tahini for seasoning, then add salt to taste. Process 5 to 10 seconds to mix.

6. Store tahini in an airtight container in the fridge for one month.