Homemade Tahini Recipe | How to Make Creamy Tahini

By The Cooking Foodie · 20 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Optional: for a nuttier flavour, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant, without browning. Let them cool completely. Skip this for raw tahini.
2. Put the sesame seeds in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend on medium speed. Stop often to scrape the sides and bottom. The seeds will turn crumbly, then form a thick paste.
3. If the mixture is too thick or dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Keep blending until smooth, creamy and pourable, which can take 5–10 minutes depending on your blender.
4. Taste the tahini. Add a small pinch of salt if you want to soften the bitterness, though the creator usually doesn't add salt at this stage.
5. Transfer to a clean, airtight jar and store in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.

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