Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe
The best creamy tahini sauce made with lemon, garlic, and sesame, perfect for falafel, kofta, grilled veggies, or as a bold salad dressing, so easy to make at home!
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini sesame seed paste
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup cold water more as needed for consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin optional, for a subtle earthy flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil optional, for richness
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin (if using), and salt. The mixture will seize up and thicken - this is normal.
- Slowly whisk in the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Adjust water for desired thickness - thicker for dipping, thinner for drizzling.
- Tast and adjust for lemon juice and salt. Stir in olive oil if using for extra smoothness.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. Stir well before serving with a bit of fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg