Have you tried tahini sauce before? This creamy sauce made from sesame seeds is very popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Here are the key points about this easy tahini sauce recipe:
- Only 4 simple ingredients are needed
- Great for dipping falafel, chicken, and veggies
- Quick and easy to make at home
- Classic Lebanese flavors of lemon and garlic
Want to learn how to make authentic tahini sauce in just a few minutes? Keep reading!
What is Tahini Sauce?
Tahini sauce is a staple condiment from Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It has a few main ingredients:
- Tahini paste (ground sesame seeds, like peanut butter texture)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic cloves
- Salt
- Water to thin it out
The tahini (sesame seed paste) gives the sauce a rich, nutty flavor. The lemon adds a bright, tangy taste. And the garlic provides an aromatic kick.
How to Make It
Let’s walk through the simple steps for this tahini sauce recipe:
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water to thin out the sauce
Directions
Combine Tahini, Lemon, Garlic and Salt
Put the tahini paste, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt into a bowl. Whisk everything together quickly and hard until it is completely mixed up and smooth.
Adjust Consistency with Water
To thin out the sauce, slowly add water, a few tablespoons at a time, while whisking. Stop adding water once you reach your desired sauce consistency.
For a thicker dipping texture, use less water. For a thinner sauce consistency, add more water to the mixture.
Serving Suggestions
This tahini sauce tastes amazing as a dip for:
- Falafel (fried chickpea balls)
- Baked pita chips
- Crunchy carrot sticks and cool cucumber slices.
You can also drizzle the sauce over proteins like chicken, beef or falafel. Or use it as a flavorful salad dressing.
The nutty sesame flavor pairs so well with the bright lemon and garlic. It’s hard to stop dipping!
The Verdict
It is very easy to make real tahini sauce at home. You only need a few simple ingredients. The lemon and garlic give it such a bright, fresh taste.
You can make this favorite Lebanese sauce in just 5 minutes. Use it to dip falafel, veggies, or meat. After you taste it, you will want to put the tahini sauce on all your foods!
What are your favorite ways to use tahini sauce? Let me know in the comments below.
