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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers & Dips

    How To Make Egyptian Tahini Sauce

    Published: Apr 26, 2023 · Modified: Apr 26, 2023 by Radwa.

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    Learn how to make Egyptian Tahini sauce; it is a super easy, simple dressing or sauce made by mixing tahini paste with lemon, garlic and olive oil to make this popular Middle Eastern dressing.

    Tahini sauce in a bowl.
    Jump to:
    • What Is Tahini?
    • What to Use Tahini Sauce for?
    • Tahini Sauce Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How To Make Egyptian Tahini Sauce
    • Top Tips!
    • Serve It With
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Easy Middle Eastern Recipes
    • More Sauce Recipes
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    What Is Tahini?

    Tahini is a rich, creamy paste with a slightly bitter earthy flavor. It is widely used in the Middle Eastern country in so many dishes. Basically, tahini is toasted sesame seeds grinded until becoming a paste. It is exactly like any other seed butter that can be spread on a loaf of bread.

    This garlic tahini sauce can be used as a topping in sandwiches, salad dressing and more. I used tahini in Authentic Baba Ganoush Recipe and Mutabal.

    What to Use Tahini Sauce for?

    There are so many ways of using tahini dressing; I like to serve it with Lebanese Falafel, salad and roasted veggies such as Roasted Green Beans and Carrots, and it is super delicious over an Egyptian Kofta or Kebab (grilled meat) or shawarma.

    You can even use it as a dip, and you will be surprised to know that making a tahini dipping sauce is so easy it only takes a couple of minutes.

    When I need a sauce for Falafel, I quickly think of tahini sauce they go so well with each other. Today I will share with you my go-to tahini sauce recipe, which I love so much.

    Middle Eastern tahini sauce in a bowl.

    Tahini Sauce Ingredients

    Ingredients to make tahini sauce.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    • Tahini paste
    • Garlic
    • Vinegar
    • Olive oil
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Ground cumin
    • Lemon juice
    • Water

    Substitutions & Variations

    • If you like tahini dipping sauce to be spicy, you can add half a teaspoon of chilli powder.
    • Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.
    • If you don't have olive oil in your pantry, feel free to use whatever you have.
    • Add some fresh herbs, such as fresh cilantro, dill or parsley.
    • If you don't like garlic, just skip it.

    How To Make Egyptian Tahini Sauce

    To make this tahini sauce recipe, follow these easy step-by-step instructions:

    Steps of making tahini sauce.

    One: In a mixing bowl, mix tahini paste and water using a fork or whisk until well combined ( tahini is a dense paste using water is important to lighten the tahini).

    Two: Add the minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cumin, mix well.

    Three: Taste and adjust the salt.

    Top Tips!

    • Tahini brands vary in consistency; for diluting it, you may need more ¼ cup of water based on the consistency you want.
    • When you add water to the tahini, you need to whisk vigorously to combine them well.
    • Tahini will thicken as it sets in the fridge; if you want to thin it out a little, mix in some water.
    • Add the water slowly because if you add too much water, the sauce will come out runny.
    Tahini sauce in a bowl.

    Serve It With

    • I like to use it as a dipping for Crispy Chicken Patties or Beef Rissoles.
    • As a topping for salads, such as Rocket Salad or Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad.
    • Eat it with Gyro Bread (Greek Pita Bread).
    • As topping for sandwiches, such as Shrimp Salad Sandwich or Fish Finger Sandwich.
    • As a side dish to Chicken Kofta Recipe or Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In).

    Recipe FAQs

    Is Tahini sauce vegan?

    Yes, This recipe is vegan friendly.

    What does Tahini taste like?

    It has a nutty earthy flavor with a slightly bitter taste.

    Where to buy Tahini?

    You can find Tahini paste in big supermarkets or in all the middle eastern grocery stores.

    How to store Tahini sauce?

    To store it, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

    Easy Middle Eastern Recipes

    • Meat Pie With Phyllo Crust (Egyptian Goulash)
    • Mediterranean Eggplant Salad 
    • Om Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding Recipe

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      Bagel Dip Recipe
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    Egyptian tahini sauce in a bowl.
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    How To Make Egyptian Tahini Sauce

    Authentic Tahini sauce recipe made with fresh garlic, tahini paste and lemon juice. Simple and easy to make, serve it with fish, chicken or beef dishes.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Egyptian, Middle Eastern
    Diet Vegan Diet
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 105kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Garlic press
    • Lemon squeezer
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup tahini paste
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mix tahini and water using the whisk or a fork until well combined (tahini is a dense paste using water is important to lighten the tahini)
    • Add the minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cumin, mix well.
    • Taste and adjust the salt.

    Notes

    • Tahini brands vary in consistency; for diluting it, you may need more ¼ cup of water based on the consistency you want.
    • When you add water to tahini, you need to whisk vigorously to combine them well.
    • Tahini will thicken as it sets in the fridge; if you want to thin it out a little, mix in some water.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

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    1. Manal says

      April 26, 2023 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      Rich and creamy; I liked the recipe.

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