Creamy sesame dressing
Taken from our latest book The Spice Trekkers cook at home, this tahini-based dressing is now a must-have for our family dinner and staff lunches. It's a perfect fit for garnished salads, salmon, chicken and salads with cooked greens (beet greens, spinach, kale).
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper
- ½ tsp cumin, ground
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp dry ginger, ground
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 4 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp white or black sesame seeds (opt.)
Method
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Place lemon juice, garlic, spices, honey and salt in a bowl or jar. Mix well. Let stand 2 minutes.
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Incorporate tahini and oils. Add a little water if the dressing is too thick. Toast sesame seeds in a small pan then add to the dressing. Store in a cool place.
