Homemade Tahini

By Hester

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb organic sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp course salt
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 1 tbs toasted sesame oil (optional)

Details

Adapted from motherearthnews.com

Preparation

Step 1

This recipe is very free-form and can be adjusted to taste as you go.
Start by gently toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan. They burn easily so when you smell them, they’re done. Also, if you over toast them, they will start popping like crazy! Pour the seeds in a food processor along with the salt to start. I like the mineral qualities of course grey sea salt, but kosher salt works fine, too. Turn the processor on high, then slowly add the sesame oil. I added about 1/3rd of a cup for a very thick tahini paste. If you like it thinner, more like a tahini sauce, add more oil. Process the paste for a good 10 minutes. Check the seasoning. At the end add 1 tbs toasted sesame oil for a toasty flavor. Store tahini in the refrigerator.