Creamy Harissa Tahini Sauce
Harissa tahini is a creamy sauce with a spicy, nutty flavor. Enjoy it on bowls, roasted vegetables, salads, or as a dipping sauce. This easy recipe is inspired by a dish at True Food Kitchen and is dairy free, gluten, free and nut free.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup tahini well stirred
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon harissa paste see notes below about harissa sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt start with ¼ teaspoon if using anything else
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- If needed, add more hot water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to thin the sauce or more harissa paste for a spicier sauce.
Notes
Harissa sauce isn't as concentrated as harissa paste, so start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed.
See the blog post for helpful tips, storage, FAQs, and serving ideas.