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Tahini Sauce

Name: Tahin Sos
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 0.5 su bardağı Tahin; 3 yemek kaşığı Limon suyu; 1 diş Sarımsak; 0.25 su bardağı Su; 0.5 çay kaşığı Tuz

A creamy sesame sauce whisked with lemon, garlic, and water until smooth, ready for kebabs, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.

Easy⏱️ 8 min📖 1 min readServes 4~170 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

8 min prep

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Timeline

Total 8 min

Prep8 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Tahini
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
1 diş Garlic
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Water
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Mix the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt in a bowl.
2
Add the water little by little until the sauce is pourable but still rich.
3
Let the mixture stand for a few minutes, so the tahini absorbs the water.
5 min
05:00
4
Keep ready to serve with meat or salad.

💡 Tip: Add the water gradually; tahini thickens first, then loosens.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with falafel, salad, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

~170

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 9%Carbs 16%Fat 75%

GI 22 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL

0.4g

Sugar

2.4g

Fiber

320.2mg

Sodium

1.9g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

1/10

Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon

This recipe may contain allergens

Sesame

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Tahini Sauce make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Tahini Sauce take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 8 minutes in total.
Is Tahini Sauce difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Tahini Sauce have?
Approximately 170 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 7g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Tahini Sauce contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Tahini Sauce need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
Is Tahini Sauce filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.