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Tahini

Tahini or tahina (طحينة) is a paste of crushed sesame seeds that is used in the cuisines of the Levant and the Eastern Mediterranean, the South Caucasus, and in certain parts of North Africa.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 jar (1 cup / 250 ml)
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1⅔ cups golden sesame seeds
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (e.g. grape seed), or more
  • salt
Equipment
  • food processor
  • glass jar (1 cup / 250 ml)

Instructions

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  1. Start by roasting the sesame seeds in a pan or in the oven at 350 F (180°C) for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  2. Place the sesame seeds in a mortar and using a pestle, crush them until getting a very thick and crumbly paste.
  3. Alternatively, it is also possible to use a food processor.
  4. Add the oil and continue mixing until getting a thick, smooth paste.
  5. In order to obtain an even smoother paste, it is possible to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil, until the desired texture is obtained.
  6. Add a pinch of salt and mix one last time.
  7. Transfer the tahini to a glass jar, close it tightly and store it for up to a month in the refrigerator.