Name: Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

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This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce also pairs wonderfully with lamb. Serve it as a dipping sauce, or as a spread on cold lamb sandwiches.

Cooks' note:

· Tahini sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with sea salt. Whisk together garlic paste and remaining ingredients until combined well.

TagsSauce Tahini Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Make Ahead No-Cook Gourmet

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