Tarator bi Tahina

Tahina Sauce for Fish

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Claudia Roden

Published 1986

  • About

The most popular Arab sauce for fish is one made with tahina. It is used as an alternative to the more expensive tarator, made with pine nuts. You can serve it with fried and grilled fish as well as with a cold fish.

Ingredients

  • 300 ml (½ pint) tahina
  • 150 ml (¼ pint

Method

Beat the lemon juice and then the water into the tahina. It will stiffen at first and then become smooth. Add only enough water for a light cream. Season to taste with salt and beat in the garlic.

Pour over cold fish or serve in a separate bowl.