Mix tahini, water, lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

If using, add the optional honey and mix well. The sauce should be loose enough to drizzle but not overly runny.

Set the sauce aside for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.

Use as a sauce for Middle Eastern cooked proteins like Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma, koftas, and meatballs, or in wraps and sandwiches.

Drizzle over roasted vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, pumpkin, green beans, and asparagus.

Serve as a dip with pita bread, crisps, raw vegetable sticks, or Arayes (crispy Lebanese Meat Stuffed Pita Breads).