Vardabit Pacasi
Quick answer
Vardabit Pacasi is a traditional Adana delicacy where a sauce made of tahini, garlic, and lemon juice is served with boiled eggs and red pepper. It is a wonderful accompaniment, especially to main dishes.
- Total time
- 20 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~280 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
vardabit pacasi · tahini meze recipe · adana appetizers
20 dk · 4 servings · 280 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs
- 1 cup tahini
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 tea glass warm water
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- Salt
Method
- Boil the eggs until hard, peel and slice them.
- In a deep bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, warm water, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the prepared tahini sauce on the bottom of a serving plate.
- Arrange the sliced boiled eggs on top.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan and gently sizzle the ground red pepper.
- Drizzle the red pepper oil over the eggs, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.
Add warm water slowly to the tahini sauce to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, fluid consistency.
FAQ
Can vardabit pacasi be made vegan?
Yes, you can make a completely vegan version by substituting boiled chickpeas for the eggs.
Why does tahini sauce curdle and how to prevent it?
Tahini can thicken when combined with lemon juice. Adding warm water gradually while whisking prevents this issue.
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