Cilantro
Solution Sauce
- Makes approximately 1/2 cup
Author Notes
Disclaimer: I’d eat tahini off of a shoe. Every since I found the creamy, beige, buttery blend of sesame seeds, I’ve been obsessed and haven’t really regretted putting it on anything – vegetable or fruit. However, I think that this sauce hits the nail on the head in such a way that it enhances the base flavor of absolutely everything savory that it graces, and meets the requirements that all sauces should: its creamy, tangy, fresh, adaptable, batchable, and easy. No blender required, no heavy duty kitchen tools. It’s the perfect solution for that quandary of a finishing touch, hence its name, and has become an absolute staple for me. —Jr0717
What You'll Need
Ingredients
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1/4 cup
tahini
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2 tablespoons
Greek yogurt, Skyr, or other thick, strained yogurt of your choice
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2 tablespoons
citrus juice (lemon and lime have both worked well)
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2 teaspoons
turmeric
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1 teaspoon
allspice
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1 teaspoon
oregano
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
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warm water, to thin sauce to desired consistency
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3 tablespoons
fresh cilantro, steams and leaves roughly chopped
Directions
- Combine all spices, tahini, and yogurt, adding the citrus juice slowly while stirring to incorporate. The tahini will seize – continue to stir and slowly add the water to achieve your desired consistency**
- When the sauce has reached the right consistency, stir in the cilantro. If making the sauce in a big batch, reserve the cilantro until ready to use and serve. Sauce will keep for several days in the refrigerator….if it lasts that long!
- **For noodles or shredded slaws/salads, I prefer a slightly thinner consistency to make sure that everything is well-coated. For a drizzle or garnish, I add less water and leave the sauce a bit thicker.
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