Tahini

Tahini is a Middle Eastern thick, oily paste made from toasted sesame seeds. Tahini can be used on its own as but is a key ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush.  It's also used in the making of halva.

You can make your own tahini or you can purchase it in jars, tins and sometimes in tubes. 

Where To Buy Tahini

You can purchase tahini in most well-stocked grocery stores and specialty food shops.  You can also purchase Kevala Organic Tahini online at Amazon.com

Grind equal amounts of sesame seeds in a blender with enough vegetable or peanut oil to make a fairly smooth mixture. Add 1 tsp sesame oil to taste. OR | Blend 3 parts peanut butter with 1 part sesame oil then use half the qty tahini required