When you first make your own tahini, you’ll realize there is nothing quite like the smell of savory seed oil and a spoonful of warm sesame spread. For just a few extra minutes of prep time, you too will be a homemade tahini convert.
You can stock up on raw sesame seeds from the bulk section or buy pre-roasted to remove a step. Either way you’ve got an easy addition to your kitchen repertoire. Making DIY tahini reduces your single use packaging and is much more affordable to make from scratch. Homemade tahini is as easy as homemade tahini, trust me.
What do you use this versatile spread for?
I’ve been making my own tahini for the past year or so, after spending so much $ on delicious jarred tahini. It’s so easy to make homemade! Recently, I accidentally over-toasted the sesame seeds…but I decided to blend them anyway. Turns out, this “burnt” tahini is even more delicious than I expected. Now, I’ll purposely over-toast the sesame! I also love black tahini, made from black sesame seeds. Just beware, it’s messy and stains fingers…but it’s so rich & delicious. One last thing – I haven’t added any oil to my tahini, I find that the sesame seeds contain enough oil. #tahinilove
Right?? So much cheaper! Hahah I’m glad I’m not the only one who LOVES burnt tahini. I will absolutely over toast those seeds. Good note on not adding extra oil, lots of great ways to try it out. Appreciate you Jessica!