Tahini
by Lisa Shull
Ingredients:- 2 c sesame seeds
- 1/4-1/2 c olive oil
- salt
Preheat: 350°F
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread sesame seeds in a large baking pan and bake for 5 minutes. Mix and return to oven another 6-8 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
- Cool for 20 minutes.
- Add sesame seeds to the bowl of a food processor and grind for 1 minute, or until seeds have broken bown. With food processor on, drizzle in 1/4c olive oil and grind for 1-2 minutes more, or until a smooth paste forms. If mixture is too dry, add more olive oil, one tablespoon at a time. Season to taste.
- Transfer to a mason jar. Store in refrigerator for up to one month.
- The second time I made this it was not 'paste' like, it became runny. I think because the weather was extremely humid that day.. That's why I like to start small with the amount of oil..
