Wheat Free Classic Tahini Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and deeply nutty, this tahini sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better — roasted vegetables, grilled meats, grain bowls, or just a warm piece of flatbread. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping or substituting required; it just works as written. The magic happens when ice-cold water is whisked in gradually, transforming a thick, seized paste into a silky, pourable sauce with a texture that store-bought versions rarely achieve. A hit of fresh lemon juice and a little ground cumin keep things bright and complex without overwhelming the earthy sesame base. Optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish if you want to dress it up for company. It comes together in one bowl with a whisk, which means cleanup is as easy as the cooking itself. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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