Learn to make homemade tahini with this easy recipe. Perfect for hummus, baba ganoush, and as a healthy dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with a few ingredients.
Recipe for homemade tahini
Tahini, also known as sesame paste, originates from the Middle East and plays a central role in many traditional dishes like hummus and baba ganoush. This creamy and nutty paste is not only delicious but adds a lot of depth to your dishes.
Tahini can also be used as a salad dressing, an ingredient in baked goods, or simply as a spread.
Servings: jar
Homemade Tahini
Learn to make homemade tahini with this easy recipe. Perfect for hummus, baba ganoush, and as a healthy dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with a few ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 200 gram Sesame Seeds toasted on a dry pan
- 1/4 dl Oil neutral - can be increased to 1/2 dl depending on the blender's capacity
Instructions
Preparation of Sesame Seeds:
- Toast the 200 grams of sesame seeds on a dry pan over medium heat (8 out of 14 on my stove) until they are lightly golden and aromatic. Be careful not to burn them.
- Let the toasted sesame seeds cool completely.
Blending the Sesame Seeds:
- Transfer the cooled sesame seeds to a blender or food processor.
- Blend the sesame seeds until they begin to form a coarse paste. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Adding Oil:
- Add 1/4 dl neutral oil to the blended sesame seeds.
- Blend again until the tahini is smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick or the blender struggles to work, add a little more oil (up to 1/2 dl in total).
Storage:
- Scald a glass jar with boiling water and optionally rinse it with Atamon mixed with lukewarm water.
- Pour the finished tahini into the jar.
- Store in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to a month.