Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce also pairs wonderfully with lamb. Serve it as a dipping sauce, or as a spread on cold lamb sandwiches.

Ingredients

　　2 garlic cloves

　　1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

　　1/2 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)

　　1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

　　1/4 cup water

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

　　Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with sea salt. Whisk together garlic paste and remaining ingredients until combined well.

　　Cooks' note:

　　· Tahini sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.