Egyptian Salatet Tahina (Tahini Sauce)

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Whisk tahini with lemon, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and salt; it will seize at first.

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1 cup tahini

1/3 cup cold water, plus more as needed

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt

Chopped parsley, optional

Add water gradually to control consistency.

This is a sauce or mezze, not a drink.

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