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Tahini Sauce

A simple, tangy tahini sauce made with lime, water, salt, and cumin that can be adjusted to any desired thickness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice from about 1 large lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 cup cold water add more or less to adjust consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin add at the end

Instructions

  • Stir the tahini paste in a mixing bowl to loosen it if separated.
  • Add the lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the tahini and whisk until the mixture lightens and becomes smoother.
  • Gradually whisk in the cold water until you reach your desired consistency; 1/4 cup will make a thick sauce.
  • Stir in the ground cumin, taste, and adjust salt, cumin, or lime as needed.
  • If the sauce is too thin, add a little more tahini; if it’s too thick, whisk in more water.
  • Serve immediately or use as desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cup

Notes

  • Mix the jar of tahini well before measuring.
  • The paste will look separated at first but will come together as you whisk.
  • Adjust water to control thickness from dressing to dip.
  • Season with salt and cumin to taste.
  • Additions like minced herbs, garlic, or chili flakes can be used if desired.