Lactose Free Classic Tahini Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and deeply savory, this tahini sauce comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples. The magic happens when ice water is whisked in gradually, transforming a thick, seized paste into a silky, pourable sauce that clings beautifully to everything it touches. Since it's built entirely on sesame paste, citrus, and spice, there's no dairy anywhere in the picture — making it a naturally rich and satisfying option without any substitutions required. A touch of garlic and cumin give it real depth, while fresh lemon juice keeps things bright and lively. A finishing scatter of flat-leaf parsley adds a pop of color and freshness if you want to dress it up. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, use it as a dip for warm pita, or spoon it generously onto grain bowls — it elevates just about anything it touches.
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6 servings
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 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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