Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain tahini about 120 g; stir the jar thoroughly before measuring
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt adjust to taste
- 3–6 tablespoons cold water add gradually to desired consistency
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Small whisk
- Fine grater
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
- Stir the tahini in its jar from the bottom until evenly mixed. Measure into a bowl, then add lemon juice, garlic and salt. Whisk together; the mixture may tighten at first.
- Whisk in 3 tablespoons cold water, adding it a spoonful at a time. Continue whisking until smooth. Add more water by the teaspoon as needed, up to about 6 tablespoons total, to make a dip or pourable drizzle.
- Taste and adjust with a little more lemon or salt if needed. Serve immediately or transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Stir in a splash of water before serving if it thickens.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSodium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4g
Video
Notes
Contains sesame. Yield is approximately 3/4 cup and varies with water added. Nutrition is estimated per one-eighth of the batch using generic ingredient values; check your tahini label for brand differences. Cost uses approximately 120 g tahini plus the portions of lemon, garlic and salt used. Inspired Taste's instructional video demonstrates the same lemon-garlic tahini technique; ingredient proportions differ. Refrigerate promptly at 40°F/4°C or below and use within 3–4 days.