Tahini (on the right) is sesame seed paste, used to make hummus (on the left), and it's available in all supermarkets. However, it can be as much as $6-8 for a 15 ounce jar! I decided to make my own, from organic sesame seeds and olive oil. 2 cups of sesame seeds cost $2.37, and a half of a cup of olive oil is between $1-3, depending on the quality of your olive oil. So, it could end up the same price, or you could save a few dollars a jar.
Directions
Take 2 cups of sesame seeds and toast for a few minutes, until fragrant, at 350 degrees.
Then, put on steel blade of the food processor, add 1/4 c of olive oil, and process for several minutes. If nothing is happening, add more oil! It takes a few minutes for it to start resembling tahini, so fear not!
Okay- I have been on the search for an organic tahini paste that doesn't have a "nut" warning- son is allergic- I see now I should just make my own with my organic sesame seeds- But honestly- how does the taste compare???
ReplyDeleteHmmm...well, I've only made one batch and I don't exactly eat it out of the jar, but I did take a little lick. It tasted very pure, but just like...ground sesame seeds. The hummus I made with it was great though. (NewLife - can you weigh in here since the hummus was actually for you?!) Since I'll be making tahini sauce later in the week, I am a bit concerned with it's lack of zip. I'll update the post after I make the tahini sauce.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you use the tahini for?
I like to use tahini for hummus and for soba noodle salad- I use about 1/3 c or so for both recipies. I have some sesame seeds right now- but I want to use up the tahini paste in th efridge before I make my own..or maybe I should go ahead and make it then compare tastes,,,hmmm.
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