Shawarma White Sauce Recipe

Creamy, tangy, and savory, white sauce for shawarma combines yogurt, tahini, fresh lemon, and garlic for a delicious sauce that's great on sandwiches, grilled meat, and vegetables.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Arabic and Middle Eastern

Keyword Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Shawarma Sauce, Shawarma Sauce Recipe, Shawarma White Sauce, Shawarma White Sauce Recipe, Tahini Yogurt Sauce, Yogurt Garlic Sauce, Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Servings servings

Calories 26kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt (or use half Greek yogurt and half mayo)
1 tablespoon tahini
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Water (start with 3 tablespoons and add more to reach desired your consistency)
1 large clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin

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Instructions

Add the yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice to a medium bowl and mix to combine.
Whisk in the water until it reaches your desired consistency (it should be pour-able, but not watery).
Whisk in the garlic, salt, and cumin.
Taste and add more tahini, lemon, and/or salt if desired.

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Notes

Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This recipe makes about 3/4 cup, or 6 (2-tablespoon) servings.
Storage: Store this sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Net Carbs: 0.9 grams per 2-tablespoon serving

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