Homemade Tahini (from Pita the Great cookbook)

By Talk2usoon

While Tahini is readily available in health food stores, Middle Eastern groceries, and even most supermarkets today, it is also very easy to make your own.

Ingredients

• 4 cups sesame seeds
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking frequently, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool.

Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal
blade. Add the vegetable oil. Process to a smooth paste, about 5 minutes. Add more oil if necessary, to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistancy. Tahini will keep stored tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for several months.