Ingredients
Scale
½ cup tahini, well stirred
6 Tbsp. ice water
¼ cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons), more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 garlic clove
OPTIONAL:
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soya sauce
A handful of pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and 6 tablespoons of water until smooth and emulsified. Use a rasp grater to grate the garlic into the bowl. Stir, taste and adjust salt and lemon as needed.
If you choose to add one or both of the optional ingredients, taste it before and after adding them. You’ll notice how just a little bit of something extra can add that “something extra” flavour!