Tarator bi Tahina

• 1 cup tahina
• 1/41/2 cup lemon juice, or more
• 11 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt
• 24 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)

1. Blend the tahina with the lemon juice and water in the food processor.
2. The paste will stiffen at first and then become smooth.
3. Add enough water to achieve a light cream.
4. Add cumin, season to taste with salt, and beat in the garlic.
5. Pour over cold fish or serve in a separate bowl.
6. Garnish with parsley, if you like.

tahina, lemon juice, water, cumin, salt, garlic, flatleaf parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tarator-bi-tahina-373326 (may not work)