Tahini Sauce Mezze Starter
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters

Tahini Sauce Mezze Starter

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 120g tahini
  • • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • • 5 tbsp ice water
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Stir the tahini and lemon juice together in a bowl until thick and seized.

2
Phase 2

Beat in the garlic and salt.

3
Phase 3

Whisk in the ice water one tablespoon at a time until pale, smooth, and pourable.

4
Phase 4

Let stand 10 minutes so the garlic flavour mellows.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle over falafel, fish, or shawarma, or serve as a dipping sauce.