Homemade tahini has such an incredible, rich flavour that blows me away every single time. It’s a wonderful way to spruce up your nut and seed butter repertoire and works wonders in homemade hummus and sauces!
Homemade Tahini
Ingredients
- 4 cups / 300g unhulled sesame seeds
- ½ tsp. fine salt
- ½ cup cold-pressed sesame oil olive oil works too
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spread sesame seeds out on two rimmed baking sheets and place in the oven to toast for 15-20, stirring a couple times during cooking to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Place sesame seeds in a food processor and blend on high until smooth, adding the oil as needed. Add salt and blend.
- Store tahini in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Notes
Makes about 2 cups / 500ml
