Tarator (Lebanese Tahini Sauce)

Name: Tarator (Lebanese Tahini Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves (pressed or minced); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons water (as needed); 1 handful of chopped parsley or mint (optional)

This easy Lebanese tahini sauce, also known as tarator, is creamy, bright, and so flavorful! It is traditionally served with beef or lamb shawarma, falafel, and fried fish. But it is absolutely perfect with grilled or roasted veggies, salads, and so much more.

🌍Lebanese 🥗Vegan 🏷️Sauce 🏷️Tahini

Total

5 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Forksandfoliage

Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons water (as needed)
1 handful of chopped parsley or mint (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. If you don't like a strong lemony flavor, start with half the amount of lemon juice.
2
Whisk everything together. The mixture will seize and become very thick. Add more lemon juice or water, per your taste, and continue mixing. It is best to thoroughly mix in one to two tablespoons of liquid at a time before adding more.
3
Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, taste it and adjust it to your liking. Optionally, mix in a handful of chopped parsley or mint.