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Lemon Tahini (Sesame) Sauce/Marinade

By Laura Dolson, About.com

Created: May 10, 2006

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This is one of Terri's marinades that she uses for her Baked Tofu There is no reason why it couldn't be used for anything you'd care to marinate.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste) - best roasted in a jar, rather than raw in a can
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 ½ T brown rice syrup
  • 1” piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small fresh or dried cayenne or other hot pepper, minced
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 T sesame seeds

Preparation:

Combine tahini and water - easiest if you add wated a little at a time. Add the rest of the ingredients.

Nutritional Analysis: Each of four servings has 9.4 grams usable carb plus 2 grams fiber and 3 grams protein.

Terri's method for using this to make a dish with baked tofu. She also says it's great with tempeh.:

"Saute onions and the vegetables of your choice in 1 Tbs sesame oil and simmer gently with the marinade."
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