I have a long history of making recipes safe for people on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet which means removing all the industrial ingredients and working from whole food sources. This recipe is base on a Tahini Dressing recipe from Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. I have replaced the commercial tahini with whole sesame seeds making this creamy dip at a lower cost while avoiding industrial food additives.
Sesame Seed Dip or Dressing
2c organic sesame seeds
6c filtered water
Soak the sesame seeds overnight in the filtered water. Drain the sesame seeds with a sieve and discard the water.
2-3c soaked organic sesame seeds
4-6 large organic garlic cloves, minced
1tsp sea salt
1-2 organic bird’s eye peppers or other hot peppers
2/3c-1c filtered water
1c fresh garden parsley, chopped
1c fresh garden cilantro, chopped
2/3c organic extra virgin olive oil
1/4-1/3c fresh organic lemon juice or organic cider vinegar, to taste
In a Vitamix blender, mince the garlic. Add the sea salt, peppers and soaked sesame seeds. Add the water slowly and blend well into a smooth paste. Use less water for a dip or more water for a dressing. Add the olive oil and lemon juice or cider vinegar and blend until smooth. Add the parsley and cilantro and serve over salad, sliced vegetables or cooked seasonal greens.
If you are interesting in experimenting with seed cycling for hormonal balance, please see Herbal Academy of New England. Sesame Seed Dip or Dressing and Sesame Seed Halva would be good for luteal phase (day 15-28) of your menstrual cycle.