Tahini Sauce
Servings: 4 people
- ⅓ cup (80 g) tahini made with 100% hulled sesame seeds, light-colored, and pourable - not thick
- ⅓ cup (80 g) water add more if necessary to reach your desired consistency
- 2 tbsp (30 g) lemon juice
- 1 clove (1 clove) garlic peeled and crushed
- ¼ tsp (¼ tsp) salt or more to taste
- Stir the tahini: Mix well in the jar to reincorporate any separated oil.Whisk the base: In a bowl, combine ⅓ cup tahini, ⅓ cup water, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. The mixture will curdle at first—keep whisking until velvety.
- Add garlic: Crush 1 clove garlic and stir it in. Let infuse for 5–10 minutes, then remove. Avoid grated or minced garlic to keep the texture smooth.
- Adjust and Serve: Add more lemon juice, salt, or water as needed. Serve with hummus, pita, and falafel.
