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How to Make Homemade Tahini

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How to Make Homemade Tahini

How to make homemade tahini with a tried-and-tested recipe. Sometimes we need tahini and don’t have any on hand for different reasons, and sometimes we prefer making certain ingredients at home to make sure they’re free of preservatives. Now you have this foolproof tahini recipe!

Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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DessertsInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg freeEasyQuick cook

Recipe story

How to make homemade tahini with an easy, tried-and-tested recipe....Sometimes we need tahini and don’t have any on hand for different reasons, and sometimes we prefer making certain ingredients at home to make sure they’re free of preservatives!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • corn oil, as needed
  • Note:
  • The oil must be added over the sesame seeds gradually and slowly, in a thin stream, so the mixture does not become too loose.

Method

  1. In a pan over medium heat, add the sesame seeds and stir until they are lightly toasted.
  2. Add the flour and stir briefly without letting it change color
  3. Leave the toasted sesame seeds at room temperature.
  4. In a food processor, grind the sesame seeds well until smooth.
  5. Add the oil gradually, continuing to blend.
  6. When the mixture becomes somewhat thick, transfer it to a canister or glass jar and leave it for about two hours at room temperature.
  7. Close the tahini jar well and store it in a closed place.

Notes and serving ideas

  • Homemade Falafel
  • Maamoul Tart
  • Easy Chocolate Cookies
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