Sesame Paste - Tahini

Name: Sesame Paste - Tahini
Ingredients: 12 cup sesame seeds (available at middle eastern and health food stores); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons olive oil (more or less as needed, for garnish) (optional)

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 cup sesame seeds (available at middle eastern and health food stores)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil (more or less as needed, for garnish) (optional)

Directions

1

Put sesame seeds in electric blender or nut grinder and grind until smooth and lump free.
2

Transfer to small bowl, and add lemon juice, vegetable oil, and water; mix to a smooth paste.
3

Cover and refrigerate.
4

To serve tahini, mound on a small plate and drizzle with olive oil.
5

It can be used as a spread for crackers or a dip for raw vegetables.
6

Covered and refrigerated, tahini keeps well for several months.