Tahini Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Tahini Sauce
Description
This Tahini Sauce recipe starts by mashing garlic with kosher salt to a paste for better flavor release. The paste is mixed with tahini, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then whisked until smooth and creamy. Cold water is gradually added to reach a pourable, desired consistency, which can be varied to use the sauce as a dressing or dip. Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley may be stirred in for herbal brightness and added color.
The sauce’s texture depends on the quality and smoothness of tahini; if it appears grainy, adding water helps achieve a thinner, silkier result. The lemon juice provides acidity that balances tahini’s natural bitterness, while olive oil adds richness and smoothness. This versatile sauce can accompany salads, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or be used as a dip in Mediterranean-style meals.
Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container; it will last 2-3 days and may thicken further when chilled, so stirring or adding water before use is advised.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced, about 2 tablespoons juice
- water 2 to 4 tablespoons, cold, as needed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place garlic on a cutting board with salt. Using a fork, mash to a fine paste.
- Add garlic paste, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in a cilantro or parsley if using.
Notes
- Mash garlic with salt into a paste first to unlock flavor before mixing.
- Add water gradually to smooth out any graininess or adjust dressing consistency.
- Store the sauce refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2-3 days.
- Stir before serving, as the sauce may thicken or separate upon standing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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