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Tahini from Scratch

May 25, 2015 by Tracy | Updated April 8, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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homemade tahini in a mason jar with Pinterest pin text.

Homemade Tahini from Scratch can be made in less than 15 minutes and with only 2 ingredients! Plus, it's so much more affordable than store-bought!

homemade tahini in a mason jar with lid off.

The very first condiment that we made from scratch here at Served From Scratch is also one of the easiest! Tahini From Scratch was our gateway to condiments from scratch and we haven't looked back since!

Ingredients Needed

sesame seeds and olive oil.

Does it get much easier than just 2 ingredients?! For the oil, we use olive oil but you can also use any other neutral flavored oil like vegetable oil.

How to Make Tahini

sesame seeds in a saute pan toasting.

Step 1: The first thing is you need to do to make homemade tahini is to lightly toast the sesame seeds. This is the longest part of the whole process but also the most important. Be sure to watch them so they don't burn!

an overhead of a food processor with blended tahini.

Step 2: Add those seeds into a food processor or blender and blend it all until you have a nice smooth paste. Scrape down the sides as you go to make sure that it all blends well.

We love this food processor! It's an investment, but it's absolutely worth it if you're going to do a lot of cooking. We use it for everything from breads to condiments and sauces.

homemade tahini in a mason jar with lid off.

Once it's smooth enough to your liking, add that to a jar and you have your own, homemade Tahini From Scratch! Now it's ready for some Sundried Tomato Hummus or Grilled Romaine with Lemon Tahini Dressing!

Other Favorite Condiments

  • 5 Minute Homemade Ketchup
  • Homemade Hoisin Sauce
  • Dijon Mustard From Scratch
  • Enchilada Sauce From Scratch
  • No Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce
  • Mayonnaise From Scratch

So get your from scratch condiment making on, friends and take one more jar off of your grocery list with Homemade Tahini!

FAQs

Where do I find Sesame Seeds in the store?

If your grocer has a bulk food section, you should be able to find raw sesame seeds there. You can of course always buy them on Amazon here.

Do I use hulled or un-hulled sesame seeds?

Hulled sesame seeds mean that the hull or seed coat has been removed. Un-hulled means that it has not. Either will work fine for this recipe, it doesn't alter the taste, but using hulled seeds does make a creamier textured tahini. Un-hulled seeds do have a slightly higher calcium content though.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Tahini from Scratch

Making your own Tahini From Scratch is a LOT easier than you might think!
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Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 1 tablespoon
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cup of hulled or un-hulled raw sesame seed
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil, divided 8 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Toast 1 cup of seeds at a time in pan on low heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir continuously for 10 min.
  • Transfer seeds into food processor. Add remaining olive oil (6 tablespoons) and blend, adding a tablespoon or two at first then the rest it as it's blending. Scrape down sides and continue blending until it is a smooth paste.
  • Transfer to jar and store in fridge for 1 month.

Notes

This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of tahini.
2 cups of sesame seeds is about 10 oz. 
Like most nut butters, oil separation is normal after awhile and if it hasn’t been stirred in a while, the paste under the oil may be quite hard. Just give a good stir to mix oils again before using.
If it smells rancid, then it's time to make more, but as with most nut butters, it will be smell bad before it's actually bad and dangerous to your health.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g
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  1. hamza

    August 11, 2017 at 7:27 am

    thanks for sharing this is awesome recipe

    Reply
  2. April@ Girl Gone Gourmet

    September 09, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I've been thinking about making my own hummus, so saving this one!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      ??

      Reply
  3. Diane

    September 08, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I have never had homemade Tahini. I want to use it and actually bought some. it's been sitting in my cupboard for ages! I need to learn how to use it. Thanks for this tutorial. Now i can make it when i figure out some recipes for it!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2015 at 11:09 pm

      Oooh so many great uses for it- homemade hummus, baba ganoush, tahini lemon sauce/dressing... The list goes on and on!

      Reply
  4. Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

    September 08, 2015 at 6:29 am

    You're a genius. I'm definitely going to make this. I don't use a ton of tahini, so it would be good to make a small amount to have around that will actually get used up within 6 months! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      Thank you! Sooo much more cost effective! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Brian Jones

    September 08, 2015 at 12:57 am

    Well there you go, I love your website as I do loads of stuff like this to but never even crossed my mind to do tahini as I don't use it very often but making up small batches sounds like a great way forward!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      Thank you so much, Brian!

      Reply
  6. Tina Marie

    September 07, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I never realized how easy tahini was to make! I can't wait to try this.

    Reply
  7. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories

    September 07, 2015 at 8:19 am

    I had no idea what tahini is! I love the taste of sesame seeds, so this will definitely go on my "to make" list. =)

    Reply
  8. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen

    September 06, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    I have never tried this but I am going to give it a try.

    Reply
  9. Renee

    September 06, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    This was a lesson for me. Sadly I didn't know exactly what Tahini was. It looks delicious and I should definitely make some. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      Of course! It'll be a great excuse for you to then experiment with homemade hummus!

      Reply
  10. Sharon @ Savormania

    June 04, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Your tahini looks delicious! I drizzle tahini on so many different things, from salads to roasted veggies. I'm sure that a homemade version is much healthier and so much tastier than a store-bought version! I'll try this next time!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      June 08, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, Sharon! You're a girl after my own heart- tahini is good on everything!! I mix it with a bit of fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for a dressing and I could seriously put that on everything! I hope you do try it- it' so much tastier and cheaper! 🙂

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