Japanese Sesame Dressing
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Japanese Sesame Dressing
Description
The dressing begins by toasting white sesame seeds over low heat until a few pop, releasing their aroma. These seeds are then ground into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle, which helps release oils and intensify flavor. The ground seeds are mixed with Japanese mayonnaise known for its rich, slightly sweet taste, rice vinegar for acidity, soy sauce to add umami and saltiness, sugar for a touch of sweetness, mirin for subtle sweetness and depth, and toasted sesame oil for additional nuttiness.
Whisking these ingredients together creates a creamy and balanced dressing ideal for drizzling over simple salads such as iceberg lettuce combined with tomatoes, boiled eggs, wakame seaweed, and sweet corn. The dressing’s texture coats ingredients well, adding depth without overwhelming fresh produce.
Storing the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator maintains its quality for up to a week, making it convenient for repeated use. This dressing offers a distinct sesame flavor suitable for a variety of light salads.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise Japanese Kewpie
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
- 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp mirin
- ½ tsp sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Put sesame seeds in a frying pan and toast them on low heat. When 2-3 sesame seeds start popping, remove from the heat.
- Grind the toasted sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle until smooth.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk everything together.
- Drizzle on top of a simple salad of iceberg lettuce topped with tomatoes, boiled eggs, wakame, and corn.
To Store
- You can keep the dressing in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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