TEHINA

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This is the best tehina I've ever tasted! My mother in-law taught me how to make it. I love the texture, it's very light and creamy. You can use it in hummous, baba ganouj, salad dressing or on it's own as a spread or dip.

Provided by CardaMom

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cloves garlic
2/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt

Steps:

  • Mince garlic in food processor Add tehina While food processor is running add water SLOWLY, approximatelty one teaspoon at a time You'll notice that the tehina will begin to clump up and look like it's separating.
  • Continue gradually adding the water, allowing it to become incorporated into the tehina before adding any additional water.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to taste Note: the tehina will look thin and runny.
  • It will thicken and become light and creamy when chilled in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 62, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 14.6

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