Tahini Paste

Tahini Paste - This is a very simple recipe and it happens to be one of the key ingredients when it comes to staple middle eastern food like hummus, baba ghanoush, tahini sauce, etc. You can sure buy it from the stores but if you continue to read this post, you'll see how easy it is to make it at home - I'm very sure you'll never think of buying from the stores again. Also, it can last in the refrigerator for months (I'm not saying it "would" last that long - if you like middle eastern food even half as much as I do!!). Now what you need for making tahini paste? Just 2 ingredients (yes you read it right, only 2 ingredients!!)... 

So let me take you over the recipe without wasting any more of your time :-)... I hope you give this recipe a try in your kitchen and let me know your feedback in the comments section below!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Method:

• Roast the sesame seeds in a broad saucepan stirring constantly on medium to medium-low heat. This would take about 8-10 minutes. 
• Empty the sesame seeds on a plate with paper towels (these help absorb the moisture released from the sesame seeds while they cool down).
• In a food processor/blender, grind the sesame seeds until they break down and release the oil. If needed, add little oil to help the grinding process. Now add the oil and pulse 2-3 times to combine.
• This is a very versatile paste and is used as a key ingredient in most of the middle eastern dishes, e.g. Hummus, Tahini Sauce, Baba Ghanoush, etc. This can be stored in the refrigerator for months together.
• Enjoy!!