Easy Homemade Tahini Recipe

Make your own homemade tahini with just one ingredient: sesame seeds! This creamy condiment is simple and quick to make at home in less than 15 minutes!

Course Ingredient, Sauces & Dressings

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings of about 2 tablespoons

Calories 215kcal

Author Rachel

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

2 cups raw white sesame seeds

Instructions

Toast sesame seeds (optional). Toasting enhances the nutty flavor and lessens the bitterness but you can skip this step if you prefer. Start by toasting sesame seeds in a large, dry skillet over medium-low heat. Stir continuously and toast just until the sesame seeds start to have a light golden color and become fragrant. Watch carefully as sesame seeds can burn quickly.
Alternatively, you can roast sesames in the oven. Preheat the oven 350°F and spread sesame seeds in an even, single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the seeds for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple times. They're done when the have a light golden color and are fragrant.
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a large plate or tray and allow them to cool to room temperature.
In a food processor fitted with an S-blade, or a high-speed blender, add the sesame seeds and blend until a smooth paste forms, scrapping down the sides of the food processor as needed. This can take several minutes as the seeds break down into a crumbly paste before finally becoming a creamy paste.
To enhance the flavor, add a pinch of salt and blend to incorporate. Transfer to a sealable container and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 months.

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