Garlicky Tahini

• Recipe by Steven Raichlen

Cooks throughout the Middle and Near East serve this creamy, garlicky condiment as a sauce for grilled lamb. It is also wonderful with chicken or swordfish.

Ingredients

1. 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2. 1/3 cup tahini
3. 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5. 1/3 cup water
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8. 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley 

Directions

1. In a blender, puree the garlic with the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt and pepper until smooth. If the sauce appears thick, add a little more water. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for 1 week. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.