Homemade Tahini/Sesame Paste

Ingredients:

1 cup white sesame seeds

2 tbsp grapeseed oil (Canola or Light Olive oil)

Pinch of salt 

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat and toast, stirring constantly until the seeds become fragrant and very lightly colored (not brown) 3-5 mins.  Careful as sesame seeds can burn quickly.  Transfer toasted seeds to a baking sheet and cool completely.
2. Add sesame seeds to the bowl of a good processor then process until a crumbly paste form for about 1 min.  Then add 3 tbsp of oil and process for 2-3 mins more.  Stop to scrape the bottom and sides a couple times.  Check the tahini's consistency.  Should be smooth, not gritty, and pourable.
3. Taste the tahini for seasoning then add salt to taste.  Process 5 - 10 sec to mix it in.
4. Store tahini covered in the refrigerator for one month.  May notice it separates over time like natural peanut butter would be.  If happen, give the tahini a good stir before using it.