Sesame Paste - Tahini

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds (available at middle eastern and health food stores)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (more or less as needed, for garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 put sesame seeds in electric blender or nut grinder and grind until smooth and lump free.
• 2 transfer to small bowl, and add lemon juice, vegetable oil, and water; mix to a smooth paste. cover and refrigerate.
• 3 to serve tahini, mound on a small plate and drizzle with olive oil. it can be used as a spread for crackers or a dip for raw vegetables.
• 4 covered and refrigerated, tahini keeps well for several months.