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A hand dipping a piece of bread in a bowl of tahini sauce.
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5 from 13 votes

Tahini sauce/dip

An easy homemade tahini simple sauce made with simple ingredients. This creamy sauce is a staple in all Middle Eastern cuisines
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tahini paste
  • ¼ cup warm water plus or minus depending on your preferred sauce thickness.
  • 2 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to your taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Optional

  • 1 Tablespoon coarsely chopped onion.
  • For garnishing: olive oil and any or all of coriander/cumin/red pepper flakes or fresh herbs….

Instructions

  • In your processor add all the ingredients except for the garlic and the onion if using.
  • Mix well until everything is well combined. Check seasoning and thickness then adjust accordingly.
  • Pour contents in a bowl, add garlic, onion and mix.
  • If serving in bowls, add a teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with whatever you like from the list above.
  • Serving suggestions: as a dip with pita bread/chips or use it instead of mayo in many sandwiches specially falafel and foul, serve alongside seafood dishes or with grilled meat/chicken.

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Notes

  • Using warm water, no boiling, makes mixing tahini paste easier.
  • Using a small food processor is much easier than the bowl and whisk method but no worries if you don't have one.
  • If that tahini sauce cames out too runny for your taste mix in a little more tahini paste and if you want a thinner consistency add a bit of water.
  • Storage:
    • Keep leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks or even more just check it before consuming. Your sauce will thicken as it sets in the fridge so to thin it out all a bit of water and mix well.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg