Garlic Tahini Sauce: Add Water Gradually to Break Up Clumps

Before cooking for one

Cooking just for yourself? Start with these amounts from the recipe's one-serving column. Check the full ingredient list below for the remaining ingredients and seasonings.

• Tahini: 0.75 household eating spoonful
• Lemon juice: 0.25 household eating spoonful
• Water: 0.75 household eating spoonful

Follow the recipe's preparation and cooking steps after measuring; package size is not the amount to use.

Tahini is made with sesame paste. This recipe does not replace the same amount with sesame oil. Check the product ingredients and directions, then measure out the amount you need. Minced garlic is measured as 1/8 household eating spoonful, and should be finely chopped to pieces no larger than 2 mm so you don't bite into a large piece.

Ingredients for 1 serving of sauce

• Tahini: 3/4 household eating spoonful
• Lemon juice: 1/4 household eating spoonful
• Water: 3/4 household eating spoonful
• Minced garlic: 1/8 household eating spoonful

The amounts are based on the 1-serving ingredient list in the app. Household eating spoonfuls and pinches are informal measures and have not been converted into exact grams or milliliters. Check the package size and cup capacity in parentheses as well.

Instructions

• Step 1. Finely chop any ingredients that need mincing with a knife, to pieces no larger than 2 mm. Measure out each ingredient listed.
• Step 2. Put the ingredients, excluding the water, in a small dipping dish or cup. Add the water listed in two batches, pressing with the back of a spoon to loosen the mixture. Stir 30 times, until no clumps remain.
• Step 3. Start by serving half the finished sauce. Taste a bite, then add the rest as desired. If serving it with several sauces, use a little of each.

If the water looks separated

Don't pour in all the water at once. Add about half and press with the back of a spoon to loosen the mixture. Add the remaining water and stir evenly, scraping the bottom and sides. If you keep adding water while leaving clumps in the mixture, it will stray from the intended proportions. Add the specified amount of water, mix, and then judge the actual consistency.

Start with half alongside roasted vegetables

We suggest serving this with roasted vegetables or chickpeas. Since the sauce is thick, start by spooning on half and taste it with the food. The ingredients include sesame, so check for allergies and read the product label. This recipe is for a small amount to serve right away; no arbitrary storage period is specified.

Continue cooking with Kkinion

You can find the ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Open the garlic tahini sauce recipe. If you change the number of servings, check the quantities displayed in the app again.

This guide is based on a recipe published on Kkinion and was written by the editorial team to explain the cooking flow and points to check. It is not a first-hand cooking or tasting review, nor does it verify nutritional effects. The cover image is an AI-generated cooking example used in the app and may differ from the actual result.

Make it yourself with a Kkinion recipe

Below are all the ingredients and cooking steps for “Garlic Tahini Sauce.” First choose the amount for the number of servings, then follow the preparation and cooking instructions at each step.

Recipe ingredients

Garlic tahini sauce · Estimated time: 5 minutes · Equipment: small dipping dish, household eating spoon

Choose one of the two amounts below based on how many people you are making it for.

• Tahini: 1 serving 0.75 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 1.5 household eating spoonfuls
• Lemon juice: 1 serving 0.25 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 0.5 household eating spoonful
• Water: 1 serving 0.75 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 1.5 household eating spoonfuls
• Minced garlic: 1 serving 0.125 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 0.25 household eating spoonful

Full cooking instructions

Step 1. Finely chop any ingredients that need mincing with a knife, to pieces no larger than 2 mm. Measure out each amount below.

Check for this: Start with 1 serving. Fill the household eating spoon level, not heaped. Spoon sizes vary, so the guide uses about 8 mL as a reference.

Step 2. Put the ingredients, excluding the water, in a small dipping dish or cup. Add the water listed below in two batches, pressing with the back of a spoon to loosen the mixture. Stir 30 times, until no clumps remain.

Check for this: It should flow slowly when you tilt the spoon.

Step 3. Start by serving half the finished sauce. Taste a bite, then add the rest as desired. If serving it with several sauces, use a little of each.

View the garlic tahini sauce ingredients and cooking steps

The images in this article are newly generated AI images based on the Kkinion recipe linked to this post. The cover image is also an AI-generated example. These are not photos of actual cooking or tasting, and the quantities and finished appearance may differ.

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