Ingredients

　　5 cups sesame seeds

　　1 1/2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil

　　Method

　　1. Preheat oven to 350 C.

　　2. Toast sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, shaking the seeds frequently with a spatula. Do not allow to brown.

　　3. Cool for 20 minutes.

　　4. Pour sesame seeds into food processor and add oil.

　　5. Blend for 2 minutes. Check for consistency.

　　6. It should be a thick, yet pour able texture. Add more oil and blend until desired consistency.

　　Yield: 4 cups

　　N.B. Tahini should be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container. It will keep for up to 3 months.