Tahini sauce Recipe

Name: Tahini sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini (well-stirred); 1/2 cup cold water, plus more as needed; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Middle Eastern · Condiment · 5 min total

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5
min prep

8
servings

90
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini (well-stirred)
1/2 cup cold water, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. The mixture will thicken and become pale.
Gradually whisk in cold water, starting with 1/4 cup, until smooth and creamy. Add more water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt as needed.
If using, stir in olive oil for extra richness. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Tips

For a thinner sauce, add more water; for a thicker dip, use less water.
Store in the refrigerator; stir before serving as it may separate.
To mellow the garlic, let the sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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