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Tahini and lime go incredibly well together. I learned this while working at a two-star Michelin restaurant in LA. We had a dish that would use a tahini paste, lime juice and zest, smothered on grilled Wagyu beef. The simplicity behind honoring the flavors of that dish made creating this dressing a no brainer - savory, sweet, and tangy. A symphony of flavors and a thick texture to dress your vegetables and salads properly. Yes, this can be used for proteins too.
Simple Tahini Dressing
Tahini is basically a sesame seed paste. It is an essential part of hummus and many other Mediterranean and Middle-East cuisines. You will find tons of dressings in the internet that call lemon juice instead of lime - in my expert opinion, lime pairs better with the sesame paste, due to its natural mix of tanginess and sweet acidity.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Tahini, store bought, unsalted
- ½ cup water
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- ⅛ cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon lime juice, store bought or fresh
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon liquid Stevia
- 2 garlic, grated, fresh
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, ground
Kitchen Needs:
- Storing jar or Tupperware
- Spatula
- Blender
Step One: Add all Ingredients in a Blender, Except...
Combine all ingredients in a blender, with the exception of the olive oil. Turn on the blender on slow and increase the speed to medium. Blend until uniform.
Step Two: Add Olive Oil and Enjoy!
Slowly pour olive oil into the blender until all oil is emulsified. Turn off blender, taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Enjoy!
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Since this sauce is fat based (both from a seed and oil source), they can last a long long time in the fridge. We suggest to store them up to two weeks - but between us, these can be in there for a long time without going bad. Simply keep an eye on any potential mold growth if they are unused more than 2 weeks, and any off notes/potential fermentation.
Shelf Life
Store this sauce in the refrigerator and use it within one to two weeks. The lemon likes to begin fermentation without a proper stabilizer post 1+ week. Be on the lookout for potential small bubbles and off notes. Don't worry, it's nature doing its own thing - if this happens, I suggest tossing any left over of the dressing.
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