BASIC TEHINA SAUCE
Steps:
- Break up the head of garlic with your hands, letting the unpeeled cloves fall into a blender. Add the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Blend on high for a few seconds until you have a coarse purée. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to let the garlic mellow.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Add the tehina to the strained lemon juice in the bowl, along with the cumin and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
- Whisk the mixture together until smooth (or use a food processor), adding ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out. The sauce will lighten in color as you whisk. When the tehina seizes up or tightens, keep adding ice water, bit by bit (about 1 1/2 cups in total), whisking energetically until you have a perfectly smooth, creamy, thick sauce.
- Taste and add up to 1 1/2 teaspoons more salt and cumin if you like. If you're not using the sauce immediately, whisk in a few tablespoons of ice water to loosen it before refrigerating. The tehina sauce will keep a week refrigerated, or it can be frozen up to a month.
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Goma John
[email protected]This sauce is a staple in my kitchen. I use it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Shehbazkhan Jadoon254
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's always a hit!
Jakari Burgin
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less cayenne pepper next time.
2021 KGF
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for grilled meats and vegetables.
Steph R
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too oily for my taste. I would use less oil next time.
Khanilyas Khanilyas
[email protected]I love how creamy this sauce is. It's perfect for dipping vegetables or spreading on sandwiches.
Md Romun
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tahini. I always have a jar of tahini in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.
Prince Lawrence
[email protected]I found this sauce to be a bit bland. I would add some garlic or cumin to give it more flavor.
Wisdom Gbemu
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too thick for my taste. I would add more water or lemon juice to thin it out.
Phyllis Brannen
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor of this sauce. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.
Sue Weleilakeba
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, a marinade for chicken, and a dressing for salads. It's always a hit!
Raelynn Squire
[email protected]I tried this sauce with grilled chicken and it was delicious! The tahini sauce really complemented the chicken and made it extra juicy.
Hafiz Muhammad aslam
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some healthy fats and protein to your diet. It's also a good source of calcium and iron.
SUFYAN Ali SUFYAN Ali
[email protected]I love how easy this sauce is to make. I always have tahini on hand, so it's a great last-minute addition to any meal.
Mughal arhan
[email protected]This tehina sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it goes perfectly with grilled meats and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again and again.