Tahini Sauce

Name: Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g Tahini

Tahini Sauce - a creamy, nutty sauce made from tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Perfect for salads, falafel, grilled veggies, hummus, and even desserts!

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Updated : 13 May, 2025

Easy

About 10 min.

Ingredients

100 grams

Tahini

1 clove

Garlic

4 tablespoon

Water

2 tablespoon

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Olive oil

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Salt

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Advices

Advice

Here are some ideas for its use: Salads: Tahini works great as a dressing for fresh vegetable salads or grain-based salads like quinoa or couscous. Falafel and chickpea dishes: Classic pairing! Drizzle over falafel or serve as a dipping sauce. Grilled and roasted vegetables: Use it on eggplant, zucchini, carrots, or beets for extra flavor. Hummus: Since tahini is a key ingredient in hummus, you can add extra sauce when serving for more depth of taste. Porridges: Stir a little tahini into oatmeal for a creamy texture and nutty taste. Desserts: Tahini is great for baking, cakes, cookies, and even as a topping for Middle Eastern sweets. Experiment with tahini sauce in different dishes to discover your favorite combinations!

Preparation

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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients. Stir the tahini well before using, as it may separate into oil and solids. You can use store-bought tahini or make your own.

Step 2

Peel the garlic and press it twice through a garlic press. If you prefer a milder taste, you can skip the garlic.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine tahini with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk with a fork or whisk until smooth. The paste will thicken and become grainy, which is normal. It will smooth out when water is added.

Step 4

Gradually add clean drinking water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Add the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then whisk until smooth and creamy. For a richer flavor, let the sauce rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice or apple cider vinegar. Olive oil can be replaced with sesame oil for a stronger aroma. You may also add cumin or coriander for extra spice.

Step 6

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It pairs well with salads, meat, poultry, fish, and more. I served it with fried eggplants, tomatoes, and parsley – a fantastic combination. Enjoy!