Learn how to make the perfect tahini sauce for Middle Eastern lamb koftas. Smooth, nutty and versatile, this sauce lifts grilled skewers, oven-baked koftas, and stuffed variations.
Kitchen Team @ Spooning and Forking

Kitchen Team @ Spooning and Forking
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