Chef John'S Tahini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 pinch salt to taste
2 tablespoons warm water, or as needed

Preparation

Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and thick. Add warm water a splash at a time, whisking after each addition, until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 3 hours.