I was too stubborn to buy a jar of Mayvers Tahini even when it was on sale at Coles because I was adamant on creating a home-made batch with my own sesame seeds. I had a bag that was sitting in the pantry for a while, but being an incredibly lazy person, I ended up just being tahini-less for a few months...
And now only when I've finished high school, come back from America and had nothing to do that I finally decided to take the food processor for a blitz! Yes, it took me that long.
And now only when I've finished high school, come back from America and had nothing to do that I finally decided to take the food processor for a blitz! Yes, it took me that long.
Ingredients:
2 cups sesame seeds (raw or toasted*)
*Note: I toasted mine for more fragrance and flavour. Simply place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Constantly stir to ensure that they do not burn until golden brown and fragrant. Then leave them to cool.
1. Place the sesame seeds into a food processor on high speed for roughly 10-15 minutes until smooth.
2. You will have to occasionally scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure the tahini will be smooth and consistent the whole way through.
3. Place the tahini in a small airtight jar and store in the fridge to keep it from going rancid. Enjoy as a snack when you're munching of crackers, apples carrots or cucumbers. Or use in your favourite hummus recipe. The options are endless!
Nutritional notes:
2 cups sesame seeds (raw or toasted*)
*Note: I toasted mine for more fragrance and flavour. Simply place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Constantly stir to ensure that they do not burn until golden brown and fragrant. Then leave them to cool.
1. Place the sesame seeds into a food processor on high speed for roughly 10-15 minutes until smooth.
2. You will have to occasionally scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure the tahini will be smooth and consistent the whole way through.
3. Place the tahini in a small airtight jar and store in the fridge to keep it from going rancid. Enjoy as a snack when you're munching of crackers, apples carrots or cucumbers. Or use in your favourite hummus recipe. The options are endless!
Nutritional notes:
- Sesame seeds are a treasure trove of health benefits- they are high in copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, protein, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber and vitamin B1. It helps lower LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol), helps reduce inflammation and multiple sclerosis, and is great for healthy skin and hair.
- Copper- helps to strengthen bones, joints and blood vessels.
- Vitamin B1- aids in the breakdown of fat and protein, provides energy through conversion and production and is essential for healthy brain function
- Zinc- essential for hormonal and reproductive health, healthy brain function, helps produce collagen for healthy skin and bones
- Calcium- helps ossify and strengthen bones
- Magnesium- helps relax muscles and gives you a good night's sleep, aids in regulating calcium, prevents airway spasms (good for asthmatics) and lowers blood pressure
- Iron- prevents anemia and helps you feel energised