Not only is it as ubiquitous on falafel sandwiches ... Fotologija/Shutterstock The tahini sauce that Jacobson described (as well as the one included in our recipe above) is a pretty standard ...
While the falafel batter is chilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, mustard and garlic until it forms a sauce. Cover and chill.
Toasting the sesame seeds before making the tahini gives the sauce a far superior flavour. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor, then blend until a crumbly paste forms.
Here's a traditional Falafel recipe, deep fried chick pea balls, served with a tangy tahini paste. Perfect as a starter, main course or just an evening snack.