Homemade Tahini

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a saucepan, add 1 cup of untoasted white sesame seeds.
  2. 2In a saucepan, add 1 cup of untoasted white sesame seeds.
  3. 3In a saucepan, add 1 cup of untoasted white sesame seeds.
  4. 4Toast the sesame seeds for about 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat until they are lightly toasted and light in color.
  5. 5Toast the sesame seeds for about 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat until they are lightly toasted and light in color.
  6. 6Toast the sesame seeds for about 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat until they are lightly toasted and light in color.
  7. 7Transfer the toasted sesame seeds into a food processor.
  8. 8Transfer the toasted sesame seeds into a food processor.
  9. 9Transfer the toasted sesame seeds into a food processor.
  10. 10Blend for about a minute until it becomes a thick paste or powdery; scrape the bottom if needed.
  11. 11Blend for about a minute until it becomes a thick paste or powdery; scrape the bottom if needed.
  12. 12Blend for about a minute until it becomes a thick paste or powdery; scrape the bottom if needed.
  13. 13Pour in about 3 to 4 tablespoons of neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil).
  14. 14Pour in about 3 to 4 tablespoons of neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil).
  15. 15Pour in about 3 to 4 tablespoons of neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil).
  16. 16Continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth.
  17. 17Continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth.
  18. 18Continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth.
  19. 19Transfer the homemade tahini into a jar or container.
  20. 20Transfer the homemade tahini into a jar or container.
  21. 21Transfer the homemade tahini into a jar or container.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White sesame seed
  • 1 cup White sesame seed
  • 1 cup White sesame seed
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)

Equipment

SaucepanFood processorJar or container

Tips

  • Do not brown the sesame seeds; they should remain light in color.
  • If the mixture is powdery after a minute of blending, scrape down the sides and continue mixing.
  • Start with 3 tablespoons of oil and add more if needed.
  • Mix until completely smooth.
  • Store the tahini in a jar or closed container