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Tahini Sauce in a jar with lemons on the side

Tahini Sauce

Author Rachel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Yield 1.5 cups
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Description

Tahini sauce is super easy to make and healthy, and there are many ways to use it. The perfect vegan sauce for falafel, salads, cut veggies, or eaten by the spoonful.
Kosher, Pareve

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) tahini paste (raw tahini)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I like to use powder, but you can use 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed)
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2-1 cup ice cold water
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, pour ½ cup of cold water.
  • Add garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and mix.
  • Add the tahini. Using a whisk or a fork, mix until thoroughly blended. Taste and add salt, lemon, and garlic powder, if needed.
  • Slowly add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth.
  • Keep adding water slowly until the sauce can drizzle from a spoon.
  • Transfer the tahini to a serving bowl, and if you like stir in fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Stir well before using the tahini paste, as oil tends to separate.
Generally, tahini sauce should have a runny, salad dressing-like consistency. But, if you prefer tahini more as a dip, simply use less water.
Keep refrigerated for up to a week; water might need to be added before serving.
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