Sesame paste
Description
Minimal ingredients — excellent result. Tahini is often used as a dressing for hummus, salads, various sauces, etc. You can easily make it at home if you have a blender or food processor. The paste is usually made from white sesame seeds, but you can also use black ones. Tahini's shelf life when stored in the refrigerator is 1 week. The sauce is ready. Store in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. The paste is mainly made from white sesame.
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Step 2
Transfer the sesame seeds to a wide pan with sides and place the pan on the stove over medium heat. Do not use high heat, otherwise the seeds will burn quickly!
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Step 3
Toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Roasting will give the sesame seeds a nutty flavor. But watch carefully to prevent burning, otherwise the paste will become bitter! After roasting, transfer the sesame seeds to a plate and let them cool.
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Step 4
Pour the grains into the grinder or blender bowl. Start grinding at high speed.
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Step 5
At first, the sesame will grind unevenly, resulting in coarse crumbs and a slightly oily texture. Then the mixture will begin to thicken and oil will gradually separate. At this point, start adding 1 tablespoon of odorless vegetable oil. Add salt and pour in the lemon juice.
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Step 6
If you want to get a more viscous, liquid paste, you can add 3-5 tablespoons of boiling water and blend everything again. In total, the grinding process takes 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Place the tahini in a small bowl, serve with bread, lavash, pâté, etc. Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy your meal!