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Tahini Sauce

Cultural Context

Tahini sauce is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, often used as a dip or dressing. It is made from ground sesame seeds and is known for its creamy texture and nutty flavor. This versatile sauce can accompany a variety of dishes, including falafel, salads, and grilled meats. Its popularity has spread globally, making it a common ingredient in many vegetarian and vegan recipes.

Middle EasternILother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
tahini
2 cloves garlic
lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
water

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is lower in calories and peanut butter is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

1

Heat a pan on low flame.

2

Add tahini to a bowl and mix continuously while heating.

3

Allow the tahini to change color slightly as it heats.

4

Transfer the tahini to a blender jar.

5

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and lemon juice to the blender.

6

Pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil gradually while blending.

7

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

8

Adjust the consistency by adding water if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

blended

Equipment Needed

panbowlblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Tahini DressingTahini Dip

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