Description
This creamy and flavorful Garlic Tahini Sauce is a quick and versatile condiment made with tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and simple seasonings. Perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, falafel, or as a dip, it comes together in just 10 minutes and can be prepared by whisking or blending for smooth consistency.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, optional cumin, salt, and 1/4 cup water to start.
- Whisk or Blend: Whisk the mixture vigorously until well combined. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Depending on the thickness of your tahini, gradually add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking or blending, until you achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and add more salt and/or cumin if needed to enhance the flavor.
- Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze for up to two months.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and adjust quantity according to your taste preference.
- Adding water slowly helps achieve a creamy, pourable consistency without thinning the sauce too much.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and stores well refrigerated or frozen.
- Ground cumin is optional but adds a warm, earthy depth to the sauce.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with Middle Eastern dishes like falafel, shawarma, roasted vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
