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The Best Tahini Sauce Recipe

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3.8 from 45 reviews

This delicious and creamy tahini sauce is quick and easy to prepare, made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and just a few simple ingredients. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or sauce to enhance your favorite dishes with a nutty, tangy flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water (or more for a thinner consistency)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (from about 2 freshly squeezed lemons)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Whisk together: Add the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and cumin to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients vigorously until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. If the sauce appears separated initially, continue whisking to achieve a uniform texture. Alternatively, you can combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy.
  2. Taste and adjust: Sample the tahini sauce and adjust the flavors according to your preference, adding more lemon juice, salt, or water to achieve your desired taste and consistency before serving.

Notes

  • For a thinner sauce, add more water gradually while whisking.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Perfect as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a sauce for roasted meats.
  • Make sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Adjust garlic quantity based on your taste preference.