Raw Tahini Dip

Sayward over at Bonzai Aphrodite created this luscious raw sesame seed tahini dip that is great for veggies on busy days or long car trips. It’s also totally kid proof with the nutty tahini and salty soy sauce. You could make it from almond or peanut butter instead if you prefer the flavor of those. Check out the other great ideas to switch it up at the bottom of the recipe! Yummy!

http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/10/recipe-the-raw-tahini-dip-that-done-stoled-my-heart/

The recipe is written in approximations, that’s why it’s fun! You can work with what you have on hand and you can adjust to suit your tastes. Get creative with it and play around!




Ingredients:


1 cup tahini (raw, made from unhulled sesame seeds)


2-4 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, or any combination of the two


2-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast


1-4 tablespoons soy sauce/tamari/nama shoyu (raw), depending on how salty you like it


1-4 cloves garlic OR 1/2 – 2 teaspoons garlic powder


1/4 – 1 teaspoon cumin


water to thin, as needed

Optional:


-   use less soy sauce and add fancy salt, like smoked salt

-   add liquid smoke (I almost always do this – SO GOOD)


-   add diced jalapeño OR jalapeño powder OR red pepper flakes

-   add curry powder

-   add diced red onion, or onion powder


-   use less soy sauce and add some miso paste

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend! Add water to thin to desired consistency (runnier for dressing, thicker for dip) (also, it will thicken up some after being refrigerated). This will store for up to two weeks in the fridge.