Cookbook:Tahini Goddess Dressing

This tahini goddess dressing is similar to several commercial brands. It is excellent on salad and rice or as a marinade.

Ingredients

 * 1⅓ cup canola oil
 * ⅔ cup water
 * 6 tbsp tahini
 * 6 tbsp cider vinegar
 * 4 tbsp lemon juice
 * 5 tbsp soy sauce
 * 6 cloves garlic
 * ⅛ tsp xanthan gum


 * 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
 * 2 tbsp parsley
 * 2 tbsp chives

Procedure

 * 1) In a blender, combine the oil, water, tahini, vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and xanthan gum. Blend on high for about 2 minutes. You will see a change in the texture of the mixture as the xanthan gum starts to work, producing a very smooth, creamy appearance.
 * 2) Add the sesame seeds, parsley, and chives. Blend on low, just until mixed.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Xanthan gum is available in many grocery stores in the baking or grain sections.
 * Be careful with the xanthan gum; too much and the mixture will turn into a rubbery glob, too little and the oil and water will separate.
 * If brand substitutions are made, the recipe may need adjustment.
 * This dressing has a very strong flavors that need to be balanced. When in balance, the flavor really explodes.