Tahina Recipes

TAHINA

Steps:

• In a food processor combine all ingredients, minus the 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse on slow for 1 minute. Stir with spoon to check consistency, as it shouldn't be thick.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of water, and pulse again for 30 seconds. It should be fine at this point.
• Split the tahina onto two plates. Put 1 tablespoon and 1 1/2 tablespoons of zaatar on each plate. Serve immediately with pita bread.

HOMEMADE TAHINI!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking frequently, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Do not brown.
• Cool.
• Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Add the vegetable oil.
• Process to a smooth paste, about 5 minutes.
• Add more oil if necessary, to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistency.
• Tahini will keep stored in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for several months.

TAHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are fragrant, stirring every few minutes, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer toasted seeds to a blender and add olive oil. Blend until completely smooth, adding additional oil if needed. Refrigerate in a sealed container.

HOMEMADE TAHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, shaking the baking sheet frequently, until seeds are lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Pour cooled seeds and 1 1/2 cups olive oil into a food processor. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil and blend until a thick yet pourable consistency is reached.

TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt and tahini together in a bowl until well blended. Add garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and salt; mix well. If not using immediately, place in a sealed container and refrigerate until use.