Tahiniiiiiiiiiii?!
Tahiniiiiiiiiiii?
i love tahini, but i am all out. i live in a small town, and stores around here (i.e. walmart) don't sell it, so i am outta luck. i've been thinking about making my own and i was wondering if it would turn out the same. i know that they do some weird kernel separating, filtering, strange process thing to make tahini. but i read online that you could make it by toasting sesame seeds, then blending them with olive oil. is this so? does it taste the same?
also, in the spirit of tahini, i was wondering if anyone else adds a tsp of sugar to their hummus. that's my (cookbook's) secret ingredient. mmm
17 hours ago
i might try adding tomatoes to my hummus. i add lots of lemon. mm. i think i'm going to pass on your recommendation of garlic! ehckekkekk! imo, it does not belong there, my friend!
17 hours ago
i can't buy things online.
16 hours ago
thanks poodiesgirl, i will take your word for it! i'm going to try to make some tomorrow! :)
16 hours ago
thanks poodiesgirl, i will take your word for it! i'm going to try to make some tomorrow! :)
16 hours ago
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4 hours ago
haha Scocasso !! we are the most middle eastern people in town, and we can't find the tahini! :))
Answers:
You can definitely make it yourself. I've done it before..You will need a really fine grinder or wet grinder (think of the coffee grinder variety).. Since you only need about 2-3 tablespoons of tahini to make hummus, put that into consideration when you are roasting your seasame seeds. All you need to do is dry roast your seeds, no kernel seperating needed, and then allow them to cool...then grind them down into powder, and very slowly add olive oil under you get a thick paste. So simple.
-And yes it tastes the same. I've never tried sugar..But I've done a pinch of basil..And oh yeah..lemon has to be there!