Tahini-Garlic Dip

(Hibeş - Antalya)

1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1-2 garlic cloves, mashed with salt
1/2 tsp red pepper, powdered
1/2 tsp cumin
The juice of one lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Mix tahini, garlic, red pepper and cumin in a bowl with tablespoon. Slowly add the lemon juice and olive oil, continue to mix. Taste if necessary add salt.

Place in a service plate. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the top. Serve the Tahini-Garlic Dip as an appetizer with vegetable pickles and pickled olives.