Yeast Free Classic Tahini Sauce
Creamy, nutty, and bright with fresh lemon, this tahini sauce comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk. The base is pure sesame paste loosened with ice water — a small trick that transforms the thick, seized mixture into something silky and pourable. Garlic and cumin add depth, while a squeeze of lemon keeps everything lively and balanced. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, condiments and sauces can be a minefield of hidden fermented ingredients, but every single component here is clean and straightforward. There's no vinegar, no fermented pastes, and no store-bought shortcuts to second-guess — just whole, simple ingredients you can feel confident about. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and freshness if you want it. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, use it as a dip, or spoon it generously over just about anything that needs a little richness.
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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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