Tahini Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Lebanese
Tahini Sauce Recipe
Description
The Tahini Sauce Recipe combines ¾ cup of tahini with finely minced garlic cloves and the juice of two lemons for a bright and savory base. Ground cumin adds a subtle earthiness, while sea salt adjusts seasoning to taste. Slowly whisking in 1/3 cup water helps achieve a thinner, pourable texture that can be adjusted based on preference. The sauce is kept cool until serving to maintain freshness and flavor.
The sauce’s flavor is creamy and mildly nutty, with a fresh lemon tang and gentle garlic warmth balanced by cumin's aromatic depth. It offers a smooth consistency suited for salads, grilled dishes, or as a dip component.
Adjusting water amount allows control over thickness, tailoring it for spreading or drizzling. Using either raw or toasted tahini will subtly influence flavor intensity, and straining can create a uniform sauce without garlic bits. Store properly covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, but it’s not suitable for freezing.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup tahini
- 2 garlic finely minced cloves
- lemon juice of 2
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/3 cup water
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients together in a medium-size bowl except for the water.
- Whisk it together until combined while slowly drizzling in the water to thin it out.
- Keep cool until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can prepare this sauce up to three days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
- Store the tahini sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days; freezing is not recommended.
- Both raw and toasted tahini can be used, or you can make your own tahini for this recipe.
- Strain the sauce if you prefer a smoother texture without garlic chunks.
- Use ground white pepper if adding pepper to maintain a smooth, consistent color.
- Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired sauce thickness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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