Annapooma Devi’s Tahini Dressing recipe from Kathleen Young

Tahini Goddess Salad Dressing

submitted by Kathleen Young

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil (plain) or 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil (Not plain sesame oil) • 1/2 cup tahini 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup water 5 small green onions (white and green parts) • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon soy sauce (shoyu if available) • 3 fresh garlic cloves • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (toast them first if desired) • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Combine everything in a blender, immersion blender, or food processor. 2. Taste, (dip a leaf or cracker) to adjust flavors. If too thick add water, a tablespoon at a time, until it's the consistency you prefer. 3. Add a teaspoon more vinegar or soy for a stronger flavor. 4. A teaspoon more toasted sesame oil will add a "richer" flavor. 5. Store in the fridge in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

This recipe can be tweaked according to individual tastes and is also great as a dip for chicken or tempura or ANYTHING! Tastes like "Annie's Natural Goddess Dressing" at a fraction of the price.

Goddess Annapoorna Devi is the Hindu goddess of nourishment. Anna means "food" or "grains". Purna means "full, complete and perfect". Physically, Annapurna is described as holding a golden ladle adorned with various kinds of jewels in her right hand and a vessel full of delicious porridge in her left. She is seated on a throne. In some depictions, Lord Shiva is shown standing to her right with a begging bowl, begging her for alms.

It is said that goddess Annapoorna Devi does not eat a morsel unless all her devotees have been fed in her temple.

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