Tahini
Tahini is a silky sesame seed paste, effortlessly made in the Thermomix TM7 from just sesame seeds, neutral oil and a pinch of salt. The blades grind the seeds into a creamy, nutty spread ideal for hummus, dressings and drizzling. Homemade tahini tastes fresher than shop-bought and keeps for weeks in a sealed jar.
About this recipe
Tahini Thermomix TM7 recipes belong in every kitchen because this Middle Eastern sesame paste transforms hummus, dressings and desserts with its deep, nutty character. With only sesame seeds, a neutral oil and a pinch of salt, your all-in-one kitchen machine turns a handful of seeds into a silky, pourable paste far fresher than anything from a jar. The secret lies in the grinding: the blades process the seeds evenly so the oil releases gradually, creating that signature creamy consistency without clumps. Whether you stir it into lemony dressings for a quick weeknight dinner, swirl it through brownie batter or serve it with dates as a snack, homemade tahini keeps for weeks in a sealed jar. Toasting the seeds first deepens the flavour, and the whole preparation takes only minutes, making this one of the most rewarding basic recipes to master.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant before grinding; this deepens the nutty flavour of your tahini considerably compared to raw seeds.
- Tip 2: Add the neutral oil gradually through the opening in the lid while the blades run, so the sesame paste turns silky and pourable rather than thick and dry.
- Tip 3: Store the finished tahini in a sterilised glass jar in the fridge and stir well before use, as natural separation of the sesame oil is completely normal.
- Tip 4: For a milder taste, choose hulled sesame seeds; unhulled seeds give a stronger, slightly bitter tahini that works beautifully in savoury dressings.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: Make a gluten-free and vegan version exactly as written, since tahini naturally contains no gluten or animal products; simply ensure your sesame seeds are certified gluten-free for coeliac guests.
- Variation 2: For a festive twist, add a spoonful of honey and a pinch of cinnamon to the sesame paste, creating a sweet halva-style spread that is delicious on warm toast or pancakes.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the sesame seeds directly in the mixing bowl ensures the correct ratio of seeds to oil for perfectly balanced tahini. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 grinds toasted sesame seeds from coarse crumbs into a fine, fluid paste far faster than a food processor. [Time Savings]
- Mixing the neutral oil into the ground sesame happens gradually and evenly, giving silky tahini without oily separation. [Multi-Function]
- Heating gently through controlled blade friction helps the sesame oils release, so the paste turns creamy instead of dry and crumbly. [Precision Control]
- Grating a pinch of salt finely before blending distributes the seasoning evenly throughout every spoonful of the finished tahini. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- sesame seeds
- neutral oil
- salt (optional)