How to Make Tahina Sauce

How to Make Tahina Sauce

Tahini sauce is a popular vegan dip made from ground sesame seeds, blended with garlic, lemon and lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt with cumin. Its smooth, creamy texture and nutty flavor make it the perfect complement to traditional Egyptian dishes like hawawshi and ta'ameya. This versatile dip is not only delicious but also plant-based, making it a great addition to any vegan meal. Whether drizzled over stuffed pita or used as a dip, tahini sauce enhances the flavors with its rich, savory profile, bringing authenticity and depth to Egyptian cuisine.

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Ingredients

(Seasonings should be added to taste.)

• ½ cup tahini

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• juice of one lemon

• juice of one lime

• ground cumin

• sea salt

• 2-4 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)

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Instructions

Making the Tahini Sauce

Start by mincing fresh garlic and adding it to the tahini in a bowl. Squeeze in fresh lemon and lime juice for a tangy flavor. Season the mixture with sea salt and ground cumin to taste. Begin mixing the ingredients together, and gradually add water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired smooth consistency. The result should be a creamy, flavorful sauce that can be used as a dip or a topping for a variety of Egyptian foods like hawawshi or ta'ameya.