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Tahini paste

Tahini paste

Tahini condiment is made from toasted sesame seeds and is widely used by Cypriots as a dip sauce, a base for hummus, and, when mixed with water, as a dressing for salads and meals.

Ingredients

Sesame seeds: 1 cup

Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon

Cooking method

Sesame seeds are toasted on the frying pan for 2-4 minutes (until they are lightly colored). Then seeds are left to cool to be put in the a food processor for about 3 minutes. Add olive and sesame oil. Seeds should be grinded in a crumbly paste. Then put the paste into a jar and store in the fridge at least for one month.

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