Tahini Sauce for Fish

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A sauce used often in Syria and Lebanon, served with fried and grilled fish as well as with cold fish.

Tarator bi Tahina

Ingredients:

1 cup tahini
1/4 - 1/2 cup lemon juice or more
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp cumin
salt
2 - 4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)

Blend the tahini with the lemon juice and water in a food processor. The paste will stiffen at first and then become smooth. Add enough water to achieve a light cream. Add cumin, season to taste with salt, and beat in the garlic.

Pour over cold fish or serve in a separate bowl so people can use it to cover fish like a sauce. Garnish with parsley if you wish.

Makes about 3 cups