Perfect Homemade Tahini Sauce

High Protein · Perfect For Any Dish · Vegan

👨‍🍳 Instructions

🍞 Ingredients

• 1 cup of Beautiful Middle East tahini

•1/2 to 1 cup cold water (adjust for desired consistency)

•Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon (or to taste)

•1-2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional but recommended)

• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Difficulty: Easy | Time: 10 minutes

• Initial mixing: Pour the raw tahini into a bowl.

• Add water gradually: Slowly add the cold water while whisking vigorously with a fork or whisk. At first, the mixture may thicken and clump, but keep whisking and adding water until smooth and creamy

• Season: Add the lemon juice, garlic, and salt.

• Taste and adjust: Taste and tweak to perfection – add more lemon, salt, or water until you achieve the ideal flavor and consistency.

Optional Enhancements

• Perfect texture: Using very cold water or ice-cold water helps create a light, creamy, and bright tahini sauce.

• Green Tahini: Add a generous handful of chopped parsley, or blend everything in a food processor for a smooth, vibrant green sauce.

• Deeper flavor: A pinch of cumin or paprika adds extra depth, flavor, and color.