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Tahini Sauce

A silky, lemony sesame sauce that drizzles beautifully over falafel, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats throughout the Middle East.

10 minutes
Serves 4
Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the grated garlic with the lemon juice and salt in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes so the lemon mellows the sharp garlic.

  2. 2

    Add the tahini and whisk vigorously; the mixture will seize and thicken dramatically into a stiff paste, which is exactly what should happen.

  3. 3

    Drizzle in the ice water a tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly, until the sauce loosens and turns smooth, pale, and pourable.

  4. 4

    Continue adding water as needed until the tahini reaches a creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon, then taste and adjust salt and lemon before serving.

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