Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Homemade Tahini Recipe is a gluten-free, vegan Middle Eastern, World condiment made with simple everyday ingredients in about 3 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 1 minutes
- Cook time: 2 minutes
- Total time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 · 1 Small Jar
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, World
Ingredients
- 1 cup (135 grams) white sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt (or add according to taste)
- 3 to 5 tablespoons sunflower oil (or add as needed, can use any neutral flavored oil)
Method
- Lightly toast the sesame seeds on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until aromatic. Stir often.
- Cool them completely before blending.
- Grind the seeds and salt in a blender or food processor until powdery.
- Add 3 tablespoons oil gradually and blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons oil while blending.
- Check the taste and add more salt if needed.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Tahini keeps well for 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.
