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Tahini

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Summary

Yield
Cups
Prep time20 minutes
Recipe typeVegan
Recipe kindBarbecue Snacks and nibbles Starter Main dish Side dish
Recipe categoriesSauces and dips Grain dishes

Description

Middle Eastern pantry essential

Ingredients

5Cup ~240mlsesame seeds
1Cup ~240mlolive oil
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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Toast sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, tossing the seeds frequently with a spatula. Do not allow to brown. Cool for 20 minutes. Pour sesame seeds into food processor and add oil. Blend for 2 minutes. Check for consistency. The goal is a thick, yet pourable texture. Add more oil and blend until desired consistency.
Tahini should be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container. It will keep for up to 3 months.

Notes

Tahini is a Middle Eastern pantry essential. It is the foundation for amny Middle Eastern recipes like hummus and baba ghanoush.

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