Step 1

Take the jar of tahini and stir the content with a spoon. It's possible that if you haven't used it in a while the sesame oils and the sesame paste separate, so giving it a quick stir before using it helps.Pour tahini into a medium bowl, then add fresh lemon juice, water, a peeled and crushed garlic clove, and salt.

Step 2

Whisk for about a minute or two, until ingredients are combined and the tahini changes color and goes from light brown to beige.

Step 3

Taste and adjust for salt and lemon juice. Tahini sauce should be creamy but quite runny.Keep in mind that as it sits, the sauce thickens up slightly. You might need to add a little more water until you reach your desired consistency.