Basic Tahini Sauce 🧄🍋🌿
Preparation Time ⏳
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | None | 10 minutes |
Description ✨
Discover the essence of Middle Eastern flavors with this Basic Tahini Sauce, a staple I fell in love with while living in Jordan. Introduced to me by the wonderful family I stayed with, this sauce is traditionally used over fried cauliflower, adding a burst of savory goodness to any vegetable dish. Whether you’re dipping, drizzling, or using it as a base for other recipes, this versatile sauce will elevate your culinary creations.
Category 🌍
Southwest Asia (Middle East)
Keywords 🔍
Asian, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Ingredients 🌱
- 2-3 garlic cloves 🧄
- 1/2 cup tahini 🌿
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tablespoons cold water 💧
- Salt to taste 🧂
Nutritional Information 🌟
- Calories: 744.1 kcal
- Fat: 64.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 141.8 mg
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 11.6 g
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Protein: 21.1 g
Yield 🍽️
1 to 1 1/2 cups
Instructions 📝
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Crush the Garlic: Begin by crushing the garlic cloves into a fine pulp using a mortar and pestle. If you prefer, you can use any other tool that effectively crushes garlic.
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Blend the Ingredients: Gradually add small amounts of tahini, lemon juice, and cold water to the garlic pulp, alternating as you go. Stir continuously to ensure a smooth blend.
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Achieve Desired Consistency: Continue mixing until the sauce achieves a slightly thick yet pourable consistency. It should not be overly runny.
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Season to Taste: Add salt according to your taste preference. Adjust as needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
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Versatile Usage: This delightful tahini sauce pairs wonderfully with any vegetable. Traditionally, it’s drizzled over fried cauliflower or zucchini. 🌿
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Creative Uses: Some people enjoy dipping flatbread into this sauce, while others use it as a base for other recipes, such as hummus. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite way to enjoy it.
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Customize to Your Liking: If you prefer a tangier sauce, add more lemon juice. If you’re a garlic lover like me, don’t hesitate to add extra garlic for an even more robust flavor.
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Make it Your Own: Every family has their unique twist on this classic sauce, so don’t be afraid to adjust the ingredients to suit your personal taste.
Enjoy this Basic Tahini Sauce with your favorite dishes and experience a taste of the Middle East right in your kitchen. 🍽️✨
