Saturday, April 14, 2007

Homemade Tahini

Making tahini is easy provided you have the proper blender or grinder. Unless you are making a big quantity, you will need something small or the blade will just go round and round without touching the mix. I used my coffee grinder which worked a treat.

This recipe is double what is needed for my cumin and coriander hummus.

Homemade Tahini
Ingredients
4 Tbsp sesame seed
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp sea salt
1-2 Tbsp warm water

Method
1. Lightly toast sesame seeds in a small pot over a stove on low heat. This should not take more than 5 minutes. Leave to cool.
2. Grind your sesame seeds in the coffee grinder until smooth. Add in sesame oil and salt and grind again.

Tahini with a coffee grinder




3. Slowly add in water, about a tsp at a time until you are pleased with the texture. If you prefer a more runny texture - add a bit more water.


4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
5. Use half the quantity made, for this cumin and coriander hummus .
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2007 12:20 pm

    What brand model etc of grinder did you use that worked so well? I just am ending up with part paste, part whole seeds in mine.

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  2. SinnerApril 15, 2007 2:01 pm

    bctoadlover

    The coffee grinder I use is Tefal prep'line. I grind the sesame seeds without adding water or oil until it is fully ground. Of course it will never be as refined as a store-bought tahini but it is fine enough for me.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 13, 2008 5:55 am

    Hi--- I am a lactation consultant preparing a powerpoint presentation on nutritious foods for nursing mothers. I love your tahini photo and am seeking permission to use it. Thank you.

    Lisa

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  4. SinnerOctober 13, 2008 7:18 am

    Hi Lisa,
    Yes, you can use my tahini photo for your presentation.

    Thank you for asking.

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