Basic Homemade Tahini
Elevate your kitchen staples with this easy and captivating recipe for Basic Homemade Tahini, a creamy sesame paste that adds rich flavor and smooth texture to a variety of dishes. Made with just two simple ingredients—golden toasted sesame seeds and a splash of neutral oil—this straightforward recipe delivers unmatched freshness and versatility. With only 15 minutes from start to finish, crafting tahini at home ensures you'll avoid preservatives and savor a pure, nutty taste ideal for hummus, dressings, marinades, or desserts. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe creates a velvety tahini that stays fresh in your refrigerator for up to a month, helping you bring Middle Eastern-inspired flavor into your cooking anytime. Discover the joy of homemade tahini—fresh, customizable, and delightfully simple to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed, avocado, or light olive oil)
Instructions
Place a large, dry skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat up for 1-2 minutes.
Add the sesame seeds to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until they turn fragrant and light golden in color. Be careful not to burn them as burned seeds will make the tahini taste bitter.
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a plate or tray and let them cool completely, about 5 minutes.
Once cooled, add the sesame seeds to a food processor or high-speed blender.
Process the seeds for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until they become crumbly in texture.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the neutral oil, one tablespoon at a time, and continue processing for another 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can adjust the texture by adding a little more oil if needed.
Taste the tahini and adjust the consistency to your liking, but avoid adding salt or other flavors if you’re planning to use it as a versatile ingredient.
Transfer the tahini to a clean, airtight jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.0 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 63.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 925 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
