Creamy Cypriot Tahini Delight
Elevate your dishes with this rich and flavorful tahini sauce, an essential part of Cypriot cuisine often enjoyed as part of a meze platter. Made from ground sesame seeds, this sauce brings a creamy texture and nutty flavor to your meals. It's perfect drizzled over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or served alongside warm bread. This Quick & Easy Tahini Sauce is simple to prepare and can be customized with optional garlic and parsley for added depth. Once you try this irresistibly smooth sauce, you'll never look at tahini the same way again.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tasty tahini
1/3 cup (N/A)
Cool water
1/3 cup (Adjust based on desired consistency)
Lemon
1/2 (Juice)
Sea salt
to taste (N/A)
Garlic clove
1 small (Finely chopped (optional))
Fresh parsley
3-5 stalks (Finely chopped (optional))
Paprika
to taste (For garnish (optional))
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, add the tahini and a small amount of cool water.
2
Using a whisk or spoon, slowly stir the tahini and water together. As it begins to thicken, gradually add more water, continuing to stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
3
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the tahini mixture, blending it in well. If you're using this sauce specifically for recipe #434826 (Msabbha), you can stop here.
4
If continuing to prepare this sauce as a standalone dressing, finely chop the optional garlic and parsley. Incorporate them into the tahini mixture while stirring to combine.
5
If the tahini sauce is still too thick for your liking, add additional water until you reach your desired consistency. Season with sea salt to taste.
6
For a beautiful presentation, garnish the finished tahini sauce with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a dash of paprika on top.
7
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. Enjoy this versatile dressing with your favorite dishes for an enhanced flavor experience!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Cypriot Tahini Delight?
It is a rich and flavorful tahini sauce that is an essential part of Cypriot cuisine, typically served as part of a meze platter.
Is this tahini sauce vegan?
Yes, this recipe is categorized as vegan.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, this sauce is gluten-free.
What are the primary flavors of this sauce?
The sauce has a nutty flavor from ground sesame seeds and a creamy texture.
How much tahini is required?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of tasty tahini.
What type of water should be used?
The recipe recommends using 1/3 cup of cool water, adjusted for your desired consistency.
How do I prevent the tahini from clumping?
Slowly stir the tahini and water together, adding the water gradually as it begins to thicken.
What citrus is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses the juice of half a lemon.
Can I use this sauce for Msabbha?
Yes, if using for recipe #434826 (Msabbha), you should stop after blending in the lemon juice.
Is garlic required for this recipe?
No, garlic is an optional ingredient used for added depth.
How should the garlic be prepared?
One small garlic clove should be finely chopped before being incorporated.
What herbs are included in this sauce?
Fresh parsley is used both in the mixture and as a garnish.
How much parsley is needed?
You will need 3-5 stalks of fresh parsley, finely chopped.
What should I do if the sauce is too thick?
Add additional water until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
What kind of salt is recommended?
Sea salt is recommended to season the sauce to taste.
How do I garnish the tahini sauce?
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a dash of paprika for a beautiful presentation.
Can I serve this sauce immediately?
Yes, it can be served immediately or refrigerated until you are ready to use it.
What are the best food pairings for this sauce?
It is perfect drizzled over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or served with warm bread.
Is this recipe considered difficult?
No, it is described as a Quick & Easy recipe.
How many ingredients are in the full recipe?
The recipe contains 7 ingredients including optional items.
What tools do I need to make this?
A mixing bowl and a whisk or spoon are required.
Can I make this as a standalone dressing?
Yes, by incorporating the optional garlic and parsley, it serves as a robust standalone dressing.
What is the base of tahini?
Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds.
Is there paprika in the sauce?
Paprika is used as an optional garnish on top of the finished sauce.
How much garlic is suggested?
One small clove is suggested if you choose to include it.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to add the tahini and a small amount of cool water into a mixing bowl.
How long does it take to prepare?
While specific minutes are not listed, it is tagged as a quick recipe.
Can the consistency be customized?
Yes, the water amount is adjustable based on how thick or thin you want the sauce.
What category does this recipe fall into?
It is categorized as a condiment and a healthy dressing.
Is this sauce good for meal prep?
Yes, as it can be refrigerated until ready to use, making it great for planning ahead.