This is a basics post on How to make your own Tahini. It’s super easy. I like that I can control the amount of oil that ends up in my tahini this way. Store-bought tahini can vary in creaminess, largely due to its varied oil content.
Tahini is useful in:
- I Can’t Believe It’s Low Oil Hummus
- Dressings and sauces
- Falafel
Hulled Sesame Seeds
Hulled white or brown sesame seeds can be purchased in bulk from many grocery stores. I’ve used both white and brown sesame seeds and I did not notice much of a difference in flavor.
Instructions
Dry toast sesame seeds on your stovetop in a large pan until fragrant, do this at medium heat keeping the seeds moving, not letting them sit for too long to avoid burning.
Once the sesame seeds are hot and fragrant, they are ready to process. Some will darken in color, but some will not. As long as they are hot to the touch and aromatic with a few darker in color, they are ready to go.
Then add the sesame seeds to the food processor. Blend until smooth, adding toasted sesame oil to encourage blending. The amount of oil you need will depend on the freshness of your sesame seeds and the power of your food processor.
If you taste the tahini and it’s bitter, you’ve made it correctly. I personally have never tasted it by itself and thought this is delicious. I’ve had it on toast with Earth Balance and Nooch and thought it was good though.
To Store: Store for a month or longer in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tahini will naturally separate after sitting. Just give it a good stir when you are ready to use it.
How to make your own Tahini
Equipment
- Food processor
- A pan to toast seeds in
Ingredients
- 1 Cup hulled white or brown sesame seeds
- 1 – 2 TBSP toasted sesame oil enough to process to your desired consistency
Instructions
- Dry toast sesame seeds on your stovetop in a large pan until fragrant, do this at medium heat keeping the seeds moving, not letting them sit for too long to avoid burning.
- Once the sesame seeds are hot and fragrant, they are ready to process. Some will darken in color, but some will not. As long as they are hot to the touch and aromatic with a few darker in color, they are ready to go.
- Then add the sesame seeds to the food processor. Blend until smooth, adding toasted sesame oil to encourage blending. The amount of oil you need will depend on the freshness of your sesame seeds and the power of your food processor.
- If you taste your tahini and it's bitter, then you have made it correctly.
Notes
Nutrition
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Did you make your own tahini? Would you do it again? What recipe did you use it with? Tell me about it in the comments below.
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