Golden Tahini Sauce and Dressing
Curry Tahini Sauce that works as a creamy vegan salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup runny tahini see the Notes below :)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp white rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Add the tahini, spices, ketchup, vinegar, and olive oil to a bowl. Whisk to combine and then add half of the water.
- Whisk to incoporate and then add the remaining water.
- The mixture will be runny at this point, because it needs to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or better, overnight. This COMPLETELY changes the consitency and creates a smooth, thick, and creamy sauce. It also alows the flavors to marinate and mingle and become even more delicous, so give this time to rest for best results.
- If you want to enjoy it now, use about half of the water and gradually add more if needed until it reaches the desired consitency.
- Taste before serving to see if it needs more salt. The flavors should really POP and be delicious, so if that's not happening, add another pinch of salt until it tastes perfect to you :)
Notes
TAHINI
The tahini I use for this recipe has two ingredients: sesame seeds and salt. This is important because many tahinis are unsalted which will mean you'll need to add more salt to taste. I LOVE this tahini so much and it's the one I recommend for both sweet and savory tahini sauces. It's divine!
You can find it at Kroger, Ralphs, or online here.
I also like this option but it's not salted.
CONSISTENCY
If you like thinner dressings, use a touch less than 1/2 cup of water. For a thicker consistency, use the recommended 1/3 cup. Remember, it will be thin at first and thicken as it rests.
FOR BEST RESULTS
For best results, let this sauce thicken in the fridge for a few hours. It gets so thick and creamy if you do.
Also, make sure to whisk the water in half at a time. It's an important step that makes all the difference.
Every brand of curry powder, tahini, and vinegar is going to be a little different, so taste and adjust as needed. Think it needs more zing? Add another splash of vinegar or mix in some cayenne pepper! Feeling like it's a little to thick? Add a splash of water, one spoon at a time, until it looks good to you :)
STORE LEFTOVERS
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.