Tarator is a silky Lebanese tahini sauce built on just five pantry staples—tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water. It's a vegan condiment that comes together in minutes and works as a dip, drizzle, or spread.
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Tarator is often prepared by hand using a bowl and whisk. However,if you would like to prepare a larger quantity, feel free to use a food processor or blender. If preparing by hand, crush the garlic using a mortar and pestle.
Add the tahini paste, lemon juice, salt and water and whisk thoroughly until silky smooth.
Refrigerate tarator in an airtight container for up to 5 days; whisk in a splash of water before serving if it thickens.
Tahini paste can taste bitter if over-roasted or rancid. Use fresh, high-quality tahini and taste as you go; add more lemon juice and water to balance any bitterness.
Yes. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Thin it with a splash of water before serving if it thickens.
Start with less water and add it gradually while whisking until you reach a pourable, creamy sauce. The ratio depends on your tahini's thickness.
Yes. Tahini paste, garlic, lemon, salt, and water are all naturally vegan and gluten-free, making tarator suitable for both diets.
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