Homemade Tahini

By norsegal8

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.

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb sesame seed
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• salt, very little (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

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.