Tahini is a delicious paste made using sesame seeds and it is popularly used in hummus recipes and other Middle Eastern recipes. Make it in no time and refrigerate to use as required. Now there is no need to buy Tahini paste again at that exorbitant price. Here is how to make Tahini Paste at home.
What is Tahini?
Tahini is a delicious paste made using sesame seeds or til and it is popularly used in hummus recipes and other Middle Eastern recipes. In all probability, you may have come across this ingredient in a hummus recipe and wondered which store to head to for this special ingredient?
Sometimes the Tahini paste purchased in stores could be a little too expensive or it might be bitter to taste. Well, let me tell you one thing, Tahini Paste is super easy to make at home and the next time you’re making hummus or exploring other recipes from the Middle East, you can whip up a batch of Tahini right at home.
Tahini Paste Ingredients
This Easy Homemade Tahini Paste Recipe requires exactly two ingredients – hulled sesame seeds and extra virgin olive oil. It’s better to use hulled sesame seeds as unhulled sesame could give the Tahini a slightly bitter taste.
We are using extra virgin olive oil for this recipe so that the oil doesn’t overpower the whole paste. In fact, the usage of olive oil gives this paste a rich Mediterranean flavor. Make sure to use the best quality ingredients to make this recipe.
How to make Tahini Paste
To make this paste, sesame seeds are toasted in a pan on low to medium heat until browned. Toasting the sesame gives it a lovely nutty flavor and also reduces the bitterness of the sesame seeds. Roasting the seeds on low heat ensures they are roasted until inside and release maximum flavour when blended with oil.
Then the sesame is set aside and allowed to cool. In a blender, the toasted sesame and olive oil are blended to a smooth paste. The Tahini paste is then transferred to a clean glass jar and stored in the refrigerator.
How long can you store Tahini Paste?
You can store this paste in the refrigerator for up to a month. You must ensure that you blend the sesame and oil completely in order to get a nice smooth paste.
There are a few recipes that I’ve come across that don’t call for oil, but I find this recipe to be super creamy and it’ll help make Hummus taste creamy too, without any trace of the seed.
How to use Tahini ?
You can use this delicious creamy Tahini paste in your hummus, you could also whip up a quick dressing using Tahini and it tastes great as a sauce when paired with certain snacks as well.
You can use this paste for Baba Ganoush, Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Hummus, Beet Hummus, Pumpkin Hummus or this delicious Mutabal Recipe.
This Tahini paste is a fabulous vegan, gluten-free and healthy sauce that you can incorporate in a variety of recipes. Give this super easy Tahini paste a try and you’ll never go back to buying store bought Tahini paste again. Are you not convinced yet? Then try this recipe now and see for yourself.
Benefits of Tahini
- It’s rich in minerals such as phosphorus, lecithin, magnesium, potassium and iron.
- It’s a good source of Methionine, which aids in liver detoxification.
- It’s one of the best sources of calcium out there.
- It’s high in vitamin E and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15.
- Helps to promote healthy cell growth.
- Prevent anemia.
- Helps to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone.
- It has 20% complete protein, making it a higher protein source than most nuts.
- It’s easy for your body to digest because of its high alkaline mineral content, which is great for assisting in weight loss.
- It is high in unsaturated fat (good fat!) – Source – Mind Body Green
Is it cheaper to make your own Tahini Paste?
It is definitely much cheaper to make your Tahini Paste at home plus it is more delicious as you are using the best ingredients to make it.
Is there a substitute for Tahini?
You can replace it with any nut butter. The taste won’t be same but the way it reacts in a recipe will be similar and you will not have to change the procedure.
You can even replace it with greek yogurt in baking recipes. But be very carefull while replacing tahini with yogurt as these two are very different ingredients and behaves in very different ways.
How to make Tahini Paste Step by Step
Add sesame seed in a frying pan and roast on low medium heat until slightly browned.
Remove the pan from heat and let the sesame sides cool.
Add them in a blender and blend until they are smooth. Add olive oil and blend to make a smooth tahini. Store the tahini in a glass jar for up to a month in refrigerator.
Tahini Paste Recipe Video
Homemade Tahini Paste Recipe
Easy Homemade Tahini Paste Recipe
Here is an Easy Homemade Tahini Paste Recipe which you can make in no time and refrigerate to use as required. Now there is no need to buy Tahini paste again at those exorbitant price
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sesame Seeds Hulled
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
Instructions
Add sesame seed in a frying pan and roast on low medium heat until slightly browned.
Remove the pan from heat and let the sesame sides cool.
Add them in a blender and blend until they are smooth.
Add olive oil and blend to make a smooth tahini.
Store the tahini in a glass jar for up to a month in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
It’s better to use hulled sesame seeds as unhulled sesame could give the Tahini a slightly bitter taste.
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Bianca
I would definitely try to make this. It’s so easy and I can make a lot and give them to my friends.
Neha Mathur
Oh yes. And it’s so economical to make at home 🙂