Okay, so I’ve been seeing this mint tahini sauce all over the internet, and it looked so fresh and yummy, I just had to try making it myself. I mean, who doesn’t love a good sauce, right?
Gathering My Stuff
First things first, I needed to get all my ingredients together. I already had most of it in my pantry, like a good quality tahini (sesame paste, you know), and some lemons. I also had the salt and garlic.
- Tahini – I made sure it was the runny, smooth kind, not the super thick stuff.
- Lemons – Freshly squeezed is the key!
- Garlic– I love garlicky, so I used two cloves.
- Salt – Just a pinch, to taste.
- Fresh Mint – The star of the show, this is my first time to plant and get it. It smells so good!
- Ice Water -I am not very sure about it, but it seems could make the sauce creamy.
The Making
I grabbed my food processor – you could probably use a blender too, but I like the control of the processor. Tossed in a handful of fresh mint leaves – I eyeballed it, maybe a cup or so, loosely packed. Then, I added about half a cup of tahini, the juice of one big, juicy lemon, the garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt.
I pulsed it a few times to get things going, scraping down the sides with a spatula. Then, with the processor running, I slowly drizzled in ice water. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous about this part, but I just added a little at a time until it reached the consistency I wanted – like a thick, creamy dressing.
Tasting and Tweaking
Of course, I had to taste it! It was good, but needed a little something. I added a squeeze more lemon juice, another small pinch of salt, and pulsed it again. Perfect! It was tangy, garlicky, minty, and just so fresh-tasting.
Serving it Up
I ended up using my mint tahini sauce on some grilled chicken and roasted vegetables – it was amazing! I’ve also drizzled it on falafel, used it as a dip for pita bread, and even spread it on sandwiches. It’s seriously so versatile.
I stored my leftover sauce in the jar in the fridge. It should be fine for a few days.
I’m so glad I tried this! It’s definitely going to be a staple in my kitchen from now on. Super easy, super flavorful – what’s not to love?
