Tahini Sauce

2m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Stir the tahini so that the oily parts on top and the solids at the bottom are well combined.
  2. 2Pour the tahini into a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and some water.
  4. 4Whisk for about a minute or two until the ingredients are combined and the tahini changes color, going from light brown to beige.
  5. 5Add a little bit more water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. 6Add a whole crushed garlic clove instead of grating it in for a mild garlic flavor.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup tahini made with 100% hulled sesame seeds, light-colored
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Give tahini a quick stir to combine oily parts and solids.
  • Pick a light-colored and quite liquid tahini made from 100% hulled sesame seeds.
  • Add a whole crushed garlic clove for a mild garlic flavor instead of grating it.
  • You can serve it on almost anything, like hummus, falafel, salads, roasted veggies, grain bowls, and smashed potatoes.