Japanese Sesame Sauce Recipe (Goma Dare)
Japanese Sesame Sauce (Goma Dare) is a creamy blend of sesame paste, mirin, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, miso, and rice vinegar. Its rich nutty flavor and smooth texture make it a versatile sauce for dipping or dressing cold noodles. The optional toasted sesame seeds garnish enhance the sesame aroma and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon miso paste
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish, toasted, optional
Instructions
- Place the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Serve it at room temperature as a dipping sauce or stir it through cold noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.
Notes
- Store leftover Goma Dare in an airtight container refrigerated and use within one week to maintain freshness.
- Ingredient substitutions are possible; see associated section for alternatives depending on availability.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 1505mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.