Learn how to prepare a delicious tahini sauce and use it to add flair to your kitchen creations. This creamy, nutty, and aromatic sauce is a perfect complement to veggie sticks, falafel, roasted vegetables, and so much more!

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How To Use It
Ingredients
Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
Variations
Storage Instructions
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Dive into the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine with the magic of the best tahini sauce. This creamy, nutty condiment is a cornerstone of Middle Eastern cuisine, and it’s about to become your new go-to kitchen essential. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious foodie, you’ll love the versatility and rich flavor that tahini sauce brings to the table.

Tahini sauce might just be the unsung hero of vegan condiments. It’s incredibly easy to make and can transform any dish with its rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor. Give it a try! All you need is tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of ground cumin.

homemade tahini sauce in a small wooden bowl

Tahini (or Tahina) is a rich, velvety paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. With its bold, nutty flavor and creamy texture, tahini is not just tasty but also nutritious, packed with healthy fats, protein, and minerals.

Sesame paste is most known for making hummus, but this tahini sauce recipe that you can whip up with it has its own fanbase. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into Buddha bowls, use it as a delectable dip, or thin it out for a savory tahini salad dressing. It adds a distinctive nutty zing with a hint of citrus and a gentle whisper of garlic to any meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

FLAVOR – The nutty and creamy taste of tahini sauce gives your dishes a distinctive twist.
SIMPLE – The preparation is super easy.
VERSATILE – Its uses are only limited by your imagination, making it an essential staple in every kitchen.
HEALTHY – Packed with healthy fats, proteins, and minerals.

tahini dressing in a small wooden bowl next to a lemon

How To Use It

One of the best things about tahini sauce is its adaptability. It’s a fantastic companion to so many dishes:

Falafel – It’s the traditional companion to this classic street food.
Dip – Perfect for dunking veggies, flatbread, or pita bread.
Roasted Vegetables – It pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted vegetables.
Baked Cauliflower – As a topping, it adds a surprising dimension to this whole roasted cauliflower.
Sauce for Wraps or Sandwiches – It introduces a creamy texture and an intriguing taste to your sandwich.
As Tahini Dressing for Salads – Thin the creamy tahini sauce with a bit more water or lemon juice for an easy tahini dressing.
Buddha Bowl or Poke Bowl – Add a dollop to your bowls for extra richness.
On Avocado Toast – Provides an extra layer of flavor.

Ingredients

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Tahini Paste – Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground and roasted sesame seeds. This paste gives the sauce its characteristic nutty and slightly bitter note. You can find tahini paste in many grocery stores or make it yourself following this recipe.
Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus note and helps achieve the right consistency. It brings out the flavor of the sesame paste.
Garlic Cloves – Fresh garlic adds a hearty and spicy note to the sauce. Adjust the amount to your taste.
Ground Cumin – A pinch of ground cumin adds a hearty, Middle Eastern flavor.
Salt – For seasoning and balancing the flavor.
Water – Added to thin the tahini sauce and reach the desired consistency. The amount of water can be adjusted depending on how thick you want the sauce. Secret tip: Use ice water!

Hint: If you don’t like the taste of raw garlic or can’t eat it due to intolerances, just leave it out. The tahini sauce recipe will still be successful and taste delicious without garlic!

Visual Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, mix garlic and lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve and use only the garlic-infused lemon juice.
Add tahini, salt, and cumin and mix well.
Gradually add ice water until the desired consistency is reached. The tahini sauce should be smooth and creamy! If you like, garnish the sauce with fresh herbs (chopped parsley or cilantro).

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Variations

Dive into these creative takes on tahini sauce to find your unique flavor blend that speaks to your taste buds. Mix and match to customize the sauce exactly to your liking!

Yogurt-Tahini Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt or soy yogurt into the sauce for extra creaminess and a milder flavor.
Sweet: For a sweet version, omit the garlic and stir in a splash of maple syrup or honey. It tastes delicious as a dip for fresh fruit.
Spicy: A pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of Sriracha adds a great kick.
Herbs: Mix in chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or dill. For a green tahini sauce, pulse it a few times in a food processor.
Asian: Add grated fresh ginger or a bit of miso paste.
Turmeric: A pinch of turmeric gives the sauce a golden-yellow color.

Storage Instructions

The best way to store tahini sauce is in a mason jar in the fridge. It stays fresh for about 1 week. It usually thickens slightly, but you can thin it by adding water or lemon juice until it reaches the desired consistency.

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Homemade Tahini Sauce

Author : Aline Cueni

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Prep Time :10

Total Time :10

Servings : 4

Calories : 121kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix garlic and lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve and use only the garlic-infused lemon juice.
Add tahini, salt, and cumin and mix well.
Gradually add ice water until the desired consistency is reached. The tahini sauce should be smooth and creamy!

Notes

Store leftovers in a mason jar in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for about 1 week. It usually thickens slightly, but you can thin it by adding water or lemon juice until it reaches the desired consistency.