Tahini


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Ingredients

2 cups Sesame seed
3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Toast sesame seeds for 5 -10 minutes, shaking the seeds frequently with a spatula. Do not allow to brown.
3
Allow sesame seeds to cool for 20 minutes.
4
Pour sesame seeds into food processor and add oil.
5
Blend for 2 minutes. Check for consistency.
6
The texture of the paste should be thick yet pourable. Add more oil and blend until you achieve desired consistency.

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About

Tahini is a key ingredient in hummus and other Middle Eastern foods.

Yield:

1.0 CUP

Added:

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 2:52am

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