Description
Zesty tahini sauce brings Middle Eastern flair to keto-friendly dishes with creamy, tangy simplicity. Rich sesame paste blends seamlessly with garlic, lemon, and herbs, creating a versatile condiment perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¼ cup / 60 milliliters tahini paste
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 3 tablespoons / 45 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons / 45 milliliters water (add more if needed)
- 1 ½ tablespoons / 22 milliliters lemon juice
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and transfer them into a high-powered blender or food processor, ensuring each component is ready for integration.
- Pulse and blend the mixture on medium speed, gradually increasing to high, until the ingredients transform into a silky, homogeneous consistency with no visible chunks remaining.
- Assess the texture and viscosity of the blend; if the mixture appears overly dense or compact, incrementally introduce cold water (15 milliliters or at a time) while continuously processing to achieve a smoother, more fluid composition.
- Pause the blender and scrape down the sides with a flexible spatula to guarantee uniform mixing and prevent any unmixed ingredients from clinging to the container walls.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning or liquid content if necessary, ensuring the final product meets your desired flavor profile and desired thickness.
- For immediate consumption, transfer the mixture to serving vessels or pour directly over your intended dish.
- If storing for later use, decant the blend into an airtight container, seal securely, and refrigerate. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Grab top-notch tahini with smooth, creamy consistency for maximum flavor punch.
- Blend sauce thoroughly to eliminate any graininess, creating silky restaurant-quality texture.
- Control liquid addition carefully by introducing water gradually to achieve perfect drizzling or dipping consistency.
- Allow sauce to rest momentarily, letting ingredients harmonize and develop deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Fine-tune flavor balance by introducing extra lemon juice or olive oil, transforming simple sauce into culinary masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg