Easy Homemade Tahini Sauce
This Easy Homemade Tahini Sauce is creamy, nutty, and versatile! Perfect for drizzling, dipping, or dressing, it adds bright flavor to any dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3-4 cloves garlic adjust according to taste
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup water to adjust consistency
Instructions
Method
- Start by peeling the garlic cloves. Mince them finely or crush using a garlic press. Add extra cloves if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
- In a blender or food processor, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- While blending, gradually add water starting with 1/4 cup. Continue blending until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add more water if a thinner sauce is preferred.
- Taste the tahini sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice for tanginess or more garlic for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy with salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dip.
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Notes
- Store tahini sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Freeze sauce in ice cube trays for easy portioning and thaw as needed.
- If sauce separates, stir well before using to recombine.
- Adjust thickness by adding water gradually to avoid thinning too much.
- Customize with seasonal add-ins like fresh herbs, roasted peppers, or spices for variety.