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Israeli Tahini Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, tahini sauce is a staple in Israeli cuisine, often served with falafel, shawarma, or as a dip. Its creamy texture and nutty flavor make it a beloved accompaniment, symbolizing the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, tahini sauce has gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many international dishes.

IsraeliILother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
100% tahini paste
lemon juice
Israeli olive oil
cold water
dead sea salt
pepper
cumin

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being more affordable.

1

Pour tahini into a bowl.

2

Add lemon juice and olive oil to the bowl.

3

Grind dead sea salt and add to the mixture.

4

Mix the ingredients together.

5

Add cold water in a 1:1 proportion (100 ml of water for 100 ml of tahini).

6

Mix until smooth, adjusting thickness with more tahini or water as needed.

7

Taste and adjust seasoning with more cumin or salt if desired.

8

Garnish with cumin and drizzle olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingemulsifying

Equipment Needed

bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Tahini SauceTahini Dressing

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