Homemade Tahini

Tahini is a paste made of toasted hulled sesame seeds that have been crushed with a blender. It is a very popular paste used in many cuisines.

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Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

Hot oil. Never put water on an oil fire: turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid or a damp tea towel. Pat food dry before it goes into hot oil, and lower it in gently, away from you.

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the sesame seeds, and use a wooden spatula to stir the seeds often until light brown. Do not let burn.
Remove the sesame seeds from the heat, and leave to cool down completely.
Use a blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds to a crumbly texture.
Add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil, and process until it becomes very smooth.
Check the tahini and adjust the consistency by adding more oil. You might need to process it for an additional minute to get a smoother consistency.
Add salt to taste and process again to combine. Don't forget to scrape the sides of the food processor or blender with a spatula.
Store in the refrigerator for a month in an airtight container. Alternatively, if you won't be using it right away, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.