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3 EASY TAHINI DRESSINGS! Because there is no such thing as too much tahini sauce

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Lebanese Tahini Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Lebanon, tahini sauce is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, often served with falafel, shawarma, or as a dip. This creamy, nutty sauce represents the region's love for simple, wholesome ingredients and is a symbol of hospitality. Today, tahini sauce has gained popularity worldwide, appearing in various dishes and adaptations.

LebaneseLBother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon gochugaru
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
2 green onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice can be a refreshing alternative, and vinegar is cost-effective.

1

Start with tahini in a bowl.

2

Add water to the tahini to achieve desired consistency, starting with a small amount and gradually adding more until creamy.

3

Zest and juice a lemon, adding both to the tahini mixture.

4

Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

5

For the second dressing, start with tahini again and add water until creamy.

6

Add a teaspoon of gochugaru, a teaspoon of sesame oil, a clove of minced garlic, and a chunk of fresh ginger to the tahini mixture.

7

Substitute cider vinegar for rice wine vinegar, and add fish sauce for saltiness if desired.

8

For the third dressing, start with water in a blender, followed by a splash of cider vinegar and the juice of a lemon.

9

Add half a bunch of cilantro, half a bunch of flat leaf parsley, and a bunch of green onions to the blender.

10

Blend until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

bowlwhiskmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Tahini SauceTahini Dressing

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