Homemade Tahini Dip
This versatile sauce is super quick and easy to make. It blends the rich flavor of sesame seed paste with tangy lemon and garlic. It's perfect as a veggie dip, a base for salad dressings, or a drizzle on falafel.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-powered blender
Ingredients
Tahini Paste
- 1 cup sesame seeds hulled, toasted
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/4 tsp salt
Homemade Tahini Dip
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Tahini Paste Recipe Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes or until they turn light golden.
- Leave the seeds to cool down.
- Transfer the seeds to a food processor and then pulse until they form a coarse paste.
- Add olive oil and salt and continue to process for about 40 seconds, or until the paste becomes smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon of oil.
- Now that you have your homemade tahini, it's time to turn it into a dip!
Homemade Tahini Dip Recipe Instructions
- Combine tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and a bit of water in a food processor and then pulse until you have a smooth paste.
- Add a bit more water to thin the dressing and then pulse. Keep adding water until you're happy with the consistency of your dip.
Notes
- Add more (or less) water depending on the consistency you prefer.
- If your diet allows it, you can substitute water for yogurt.
- If you prefer a more garlicky tahini dip, add an extra garlic clove.
- For extra freshness and flavor, add 2-3 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley.
- Store your tahini dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- If you have any leftover tahini paste, you can also store it in an airtight container (e.g., glass mason jar) in the fridge for a couple of months.