Tarator

Name: Tarator
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

A classic Middle Eastern creamy tahini sauce blended with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley.

10 minEasyServes 890 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cold water
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, mash 2 minced garlic cloves with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to form a paste.
2

Whisk in 1/2 cup tahini until fully integrated.
3

Slowly pour in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice while whisking constantly as the sauce thickens.
4

Gradually add 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy texture.
5

Fold in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Tarator keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Tarator?

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