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What goes with tahini

What goes with tahini: lemon, garlic, cumin, honey, yogurt, parsley.

Best pairings

  • Lemon juice

    Essential. Tahini without acid tastes flat.

  • Garlic

    Microplane one clove per quarter cup of tahini.

  • Cumin

    Toasted, ground — adds smoky warmth.

  • Honey

    Sweet-savory dressing for grain bowls.

  • Greek yogurt

    Lightens the texture and adds tang.

  • Parsley

    Chopped, stirred through, for green-sauce energy.

FAQ

Why does my tahini sauce seize?

Tahini hates a flood of water. Add liquid a tablespoon at a time, whisking — it goes claggy before it goes silky.

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