Name: Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

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This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce also pairs wonderfully with lamb. Serve it as a dipping sauce, or as a spread on cold lamb sandwiches.

Cooks' note:

· Tahini sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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