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Tahini (tahini sauce)

A smooth sauce made from sesame paste, lemon and garlic, which loosens with water and turns creamy when it meets the acidity of the lemon. It accompanies falafel, grilled meats, salads and fish throughout Israeli cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Pour the sesame paste into a bowl and add the lemon juice. Mix vigorously: the sauce will thicken and become grainy.
  2. Add the crushed garlic and salt, then stir again.
  3. Gradually add the cold water while whisking until you have a smooth, pourable cream.
  4. Adjust the seasoning with lemon, salt or a little cumin.
  5. Keep in a jar in the fridge, and add a little water before serving if the sauce has thickened too much.

Variations and tips

Roasted garlic version. Roast a garlic clove in the oven before crushing it for a sweeter, smoky flavour.

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