Tarator (sauce)
Levantine tarator with falafels | |
| Alternative names | tahinia sauce |
|---|---|
| Type | Sauce |
| Place of origin | Greater Syria |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | tahini, lemon juice, garlic and sometimes yoghurt |
Tarator (Arabic: طراطور), sometimes called tahinia sauce, is a nut- or tahini- based sauce made with lemon juice and garlic that is found in Middle Eastern cuisine and usually served next to fish, falafel, or beef shawarma. It is different from tarator in Balkan cuisine, which is a yoghurt-based cucumber soup similar to tzatziki.