How To Make Tahini Paste
Tahini Paste (Tahina) is a creamy and smooth paste made using sesame seeds. It is popularly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cooking. Here is how to make tahini paste at home using just 2 ingredients.
Servings: 15 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sesame seeds hulled
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus some more if required, I had to add 2 tbsp extra
Instructions
Toast The Sesame Seeds
- Add sesame seeds to a wide dry pan and toast them on medium-low heat until they are slightly browned, fragrant and crisp (3-5 minutes). Stir continuously while toasting.
- Do not over-toast the seeds otherwise, the tahini will become darker in color.
- Tip – It is important to toast the seeds on low heat to ensure they are toasted from inside ensuring maximum flavor.
- Transfer the toasted seeds to a baking sheet or large plate and cool completely.
Make The Tahini
- Add the toasted sesame seeds to the bowl of a small food processor and process to make a crumbly paste (40-60 seconds).
- Add oil and process for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the food processor a few times.
- Check the tahini’s consistency. It should be smooth, not gritty, and should be pourable. You may need to process for another minute or add a few additional tablespoons of oil.
- Store the tahini in a clean and dry glass jar for up to a month in the refrigerator.
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Notes
You can add a pinch of salt to the recipe. If you are making tahini for desserts, skip adding it. You can add a little maple syrup to give it a slightly sweet flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
