Tahini Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Tahini Sauce
Description
Tahini Sauce features tahini paste blended with fresh lemon juice, water, grated garlic, and sea salt to create a smooth, creamy sauce with a distinct sesame flavor. The natural bitterness of tahini can be softened by adding a small amount of maple syrup or honey, while extra-virgin olive oil rounds out the sharpness and adds richness.
The water amount is adjustable to achieve the desired consistency, making it appropriate for drizzling over salads, dipping, or mixing into dressings and spreads. Garlic infused into the sauce lends a gentle pungency that complements the tanginess of the lemon.
This sauce is a flexible addition to many meals, enhancing Mediterranean dishes, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Its balance between nutty, tangy, and slightly sweet allows it to bridge flavors without overwhelming other ingredients.
Ingredients
Basic Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 6 tablespoons water plus more as needed
- 1 garlic grated or pressed, small clove
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- maple syrup as needed, or honey
- extra-virgin olive oil as needed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt. Season to taste. If you find the tahini sauce too bitter, add ¼ to ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey to balance the flavor. If it’s too sharp, add ½ to 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil to mellow the flavor. If it's too thick, add water, as needed, to reach your desired consistency.See the blog post about for the turmeric, beet, and green tahini sauce variations.
Notes
- Use quality tahini brands such as Cedar’s, Seed + Mill, or Soom for the best flavor.
- If the sauce tastes too bitter, gradually add ¼ to ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey to balance the flavor.
- Add up to 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil if the sauce is too sharp, to smooth the taste.
- Adjust water to reach consistency suitable for drizzling or dipping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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