Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Sauce (Print version)

Creamy yogurt shawarma sauce with tahini, garlic and lemon, ready in 5 minutes for wraps, bowls and grilled meats.

# Ingredients:

For the sauce

01 - 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons tahini
03 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional but recommended
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or pressed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water, as needed

Optional finish

11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes

# Instructions:

01 - Add the Greek yogurt, tahini, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic to a small mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk for 30-45 seconds until the tahini is fully blended and the sauce looks creamy with no streaks.
03 - Add cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper. Whisk again, then taste and adjust the lemon or salt if needed.
04 - Whisk in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is thick enough to spread or loose enough to drizzle.
05 - Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes if you have time. Stir in parsley or cayenne before serving, if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Ready in about 5 minutes.
02 - Best served chilled or cool over warm shawarma, pita, rice bowls or vegetables.
03 - Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

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