TAHINI MADE EASY
With only two ingredients required, this is an inexpensive although messy recipe to prepare. Many tahini recipes call for roasting the sesame seeds in the oven, which for me is an accident (burnt seeds) just waiting to happen.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Fruit
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- *NOTE: For best results and to save money buy sesame seeds at a natural food store in bulk bins or at Asian markets where sesame seeds are sold in larger packages. This is a much less expensive way to purchase the seeds than buying sesame seeds sold in small spice bottle sizes. Also, keep sesame seeds in tightly covered container if not preparing tahini soon as they can go rancid quickly.
- In clean, dry, large skilllet on low-medium to medium heat lightly toast the sesame seeds. Stir constantly being sure that seeds do not burn. Remove skillet and turn down heat if sesame seeds start to smoke. Toast for about 6-8 minutes then set seeds aside to cool completely. You'll know the seeds are done when they have a subtle fragrance.
- Set seeds aside to cool slightly.
- In blender fitted with steel blade or in a food processor, blend cooled seeds in two or three batches adding approximately 2 tablespoons of oil for each batch. Cover blender or processor and blend sesame seeds and oil. If appliance labors, add more oil, a little bit at a time.
- The tahini should have the consistency of thick nut butter and will be very oily. There will be some whole sesame seeds that wil not blend, which is okay.
- Scrap down sides of appliance frequently so that seeds blend well. Continue in same way for each batch of sesame seeds.
- Transfer tahini to airtight container and refrigerate up to three months.
- Yield is estimated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.4, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 9.4
HOMEMADE TAHINI
Making your own tahini, a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, is so simple you'll find it hard to go back. You need only two ingredients and a handful of minutes to produce a fresh, nutty tahini that will enhance everything from hummus and baba ghanoush to salad dressings and even desserts. You can make tahini with various kinds of oil, such as grapeseed, sesame and canola. We use one of the more popular picks -- vegetable oil -- and add just enough to yield a smooth but not runny tahini.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the sesame seeds in a food processor and blend on high until the mixture turns crumbly, about 1 minute. Add the oil and blend on high, stopping every minute or so to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. You might need to add another tablespoon of oil to reach the desired consistency. The tahini should be smooth and pourable. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for about a month and give it a good stir before using.
TAHINI DRESSING
I like to serve this tahini dressing over a salad of romaine lettuce, baby red potatoes, asparagus and snap peas. It's a healthy and tasty way to start a meal. Don't miss these other
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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