Tahini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350F (177 C).
2. 2
   * Spread your sesame seeds on a roasting tray, and toast in the oven for 15 minutes, stir occasionally to toast evenly.
3. 3
   Do not allow to brown as this impairs the flavor.
4. 4
   * Remove the sesame seeds from the oven and allow to cool briefly.
5. 5
   * Put the toasted sesame seeds in your blender and add half the oil.
6. 6
   * Blend the mixture, adding additional oil gradually to form a smooth paste.
7. 7
   Add more oil if needed for smooth consistency but make sure that it is still a paste and not too thin.
8. 8
   * When the mixture is evenly smooth, and further blending does not further refine the texture, transfer your tahini to a tight fitting glass jar using a flexible spatula, if you have one, to reduce waste.
9. 9
   Tahini may be kept in the refrigerator for many weeks in a well-sealed jar.