Greek Tahini

Serves: 3

Yield: 1 cup

• 314.66 ml sesame seeds
• 18.92-40.22 ml vegetable oil

or

• 1 1/3 cups sesame seeds
• 1/8-1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking frequently, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Do not brown.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.
6. 6
   Add the vegetable oil.
7. 7
   Process to a smooth paste, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add more oil if necessary, to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistency.
9. 9
   Tahini will keep stored in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for several months.