Homemade Tahini

Charmed's Note:

This is a recipe for homemade tahini from The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines NOTE: Since I have not made this, I could not tell you what the amount it yields is. The recipe says 4 servings, but I don't know what that is based on.

• Total Time: 26 mins
• Prep Time: 6 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 1.5 cups

• ¾ lb sesame seed
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• salt , very little (optional)

Directions:

1. Place seeds on baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or until the seeds are lightly roasted.
2. Process in a medium-sized food processor for 3 minutes.
3. Add 2 more teaspoons peanut oil and process on high for 30 seconds.
4. Add 3 tablespoons peanut oil and process until very smooth, about 2 more minutes.
5. If desired, add salt.

Reviews

[Mellowpuff]

This was great. I actually used sesame oil instead of peanut - but it was fine. Thanks very much!

[cookin mimi]

I could not locate jarred tahini in my grocery store, so I found this recipe and it is great. I made hummus using this tahini and it turned out delicious. Thanks for a great recipe that saves me money and works perfectly!

[freckledfoodgirl]

so much better than store bought tahini! i made hummus with mine and it was the best hummus ever, nuttier than usual because of this tahini. thank you so much for this recipe. now i don't have a nasty, oily can of tahini in my cabinet. ;)