Authentic Tahini Recipe Syria, Asia

The simplicity of preparation, widely available ingredients, plus virtually no fuss in the kitchen is what made tahini popular not just in Israel, but also worldwide. The word tahini — or tahina — may refer to two different things. The first one is a paste made with roasted sesame seeds, salt, and oil, which serves as a base for the namesake dip or sauce, in which tahini paste, garlic, water, and lemon juice are combined into a form of a purée. Tahini paste — also called raw tahini — is usually store-bought, but it can also be prepared at home in just a few minutes. Raw sesame seeds are roasted in an oven or on a skillet for 3 to 5 minutes until they start changing color, but they should not be allowed to become golden or brown. Next, they are ground into a paste with vegetable or olive oil, and a pinch of salt. The old-school way is to use a mortar and a pestle, but using a food processor will make the process quicker and easier.... Read more