Tarator

In Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, and Jordan, tarator sauce is made with tahini, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sesame paste
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed with ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  

Preparation

• Place sesame paste in mixing bowl. Add water, and lemon juice gradually with constant beating (use a fork).

• When you have a consistent mixture. Add garlic and beat well. Add lemon juice and salt to taste. It should have a sharp taste.

• Mix with parsley.