Garlic Tahini Sauce
Directions
- 1In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic clove to a purée with a generous pinch of salt.
- 2Transfer the garlic purée to a bowl and whisk in the sesame tahini.
- 3Whisk in the lemon juice, beginning with the smaller amount, noting that the mixture will stiffen up.
- 4Gradually whisk in up to 1/3 cup water until the sauce has the consistency of thick cream or runny yogurt.
- 5Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- 6Sprinkle in Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half, green shoots removed
- Salt to taste
- 0.33 cup sesame tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes for sprinkling
- 0.33 cup water
Equipment
mortar and pestlebowlwhisk
Tips
- The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for a few days but is best made just ahead, because the taste of garlic grows stronger over time.
- To cut the bitterness of the raw garlic, you can soak it crushed in lemon juice for 10-20 minutes, then strain it out and use the infused lemon juice.