Basic Tahini Sauce

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 1-1 1/2 cups about 🏷 Southwest Asia (middle East)

This authentic tahini sauce originates from a family recipe shared in Jordan. It is a versatile, creamy condiment traditionally served over fried cauliflower or courgette. The method involves blending crushed garlic with tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to achieve a pourable consistency. You can adjust the seasoning with salt and tailor the garlic or lemon levels to your preference. It also works well as a dip for flatbreads or as a component in other dishes.

Basic Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 -3 garlic cloves
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup tahini paste (be sure to stir first if it's the type that separates)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 to 3 lemons, juice of

Method

  1. Use a mortar and pestle to crush the 2 -3 garlic cloves into a pulp.
  2. Blend the mixture by alternately adding small amounts of the 1/2 cup tahini paste, juice of 2 to 3 lemons, and 1/4-1/2 cup cold water, stirring well after each addition.
  3. Continue until the sauce achieves a slightly thick, pourable texture that is not too runny.
  4. Add salt according to your taste.
  5. This sauce pairs well with any vegetable of your choice.
  6. It is classically served over fried cauliflower or zucchini.
  7. You can also use it for dipping flat bread or as a foundation for recipes like hummus.
  8. For a more tart flavour, add extra lemon juice, or include more garlic if preferred.
  9. Feel free to adapt the recipe, as many families have their own preferred version.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium141800 mg

Recipe details

CategorySouthwest Asia (middle East)
AuthoralAmira