Tahini

Yield: 3 cups

4 cups sesame seeds
1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking frequently, until fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Do not brown.

4. Cool.

5. Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.

6. Add the vegetable oil.

7. Process to a smooth paste, about 5 minutes.

8. Add more oil if necessary, to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistency.

9. Tahini will keep stored in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for several months.