SAUCES FOR ARABIAN RECIPES

KABSA SPICE MIX

Kabsa spice is a blend of spices used to make al kabsa or al kabseh, a Saudi chicken dish.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coarse black pepper
1 tbsp tumeric
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp fennel
1 tbsp allspice
1 tbsp ground cardamom
Preparation:
Mix ingredients together to create a well combined spice mixture. Store in a cool, dry area.

YOGURT GARLIC SAUCE

Recipe for yogurt garlic sauce that is often used for shawarma or for kebabs. It makes an excellent alternative for mayonaise on sandwiches. This is the universal sauce/dip.

I have seen people eat it with french fries, on burgers, on bagels, and even on pancakes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
16 oz. plain cold yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste
Preparation:
In a small mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

TARATOR SAUCE

Tarator sauce is perfect for meats, and even better on pita sandwiches like shawarma. It is a universal sauce and can be used on veggies, seafood, beef, chicken and lamb.
Ingredients:
1 cup tahini * See recipe below
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
dash of cumin
Preparation:
In a food processor, combine tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cumin together. Mix well and add water as you are combining the ingredients.

Remove from processor and into a small bowl. Stir in parsley.

Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.