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Japanese Sesame Dressing

Japanese Sesame Dressing

Try our simple Japanese Sesame Dressing recipe! With its rich, nutty flavour, it's a delightful way to enhance salads and veggies in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course: Saurce
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (or black sesame seeds)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp mirin (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1-2 tbsp water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • ½ tsp grated garlic (optional, for extra flavour)
  • ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)

Method
 

  1. Toast the sesame seeds (if not pre-toasted) in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant (~2-3 mins). Let cool slightly.
  2. Grind the sesame seeds using a mortar & pestle or spice grinder until coarse (or leave some whole for texture).
  3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl or blender until smooth. Adjust the water for thickness.
  4. Taste & adjust—add more soy sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or vinegar for tang.