Classic Tahini Sauce
A creamy Middle Eastern sauce made with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and olive oil.
Prep Time
10 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 3–5 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the tahini to a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk in the lemon juice until the mixture thickens.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sea salt.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the cold water until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- 5
Stir in the olive oil, parsley, and cumin if using.
- 6
Taste and adjust the lemon juice or salt if needed.
- 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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