Low Sodium Classic Tahini Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

½ cup tahini
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
¼ tsp fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp ground cumin
3–5 tbsp ice water, plus more as needed
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin until the mixture seizes into a thick, pale paste.
2
Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition, until the sauce loosens to a smooth, pourable consistency that falls off the whisk in a slow, steady ribbon. Start with 3 tablespoons and add more for a thinner sauce.

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