Roasted Sesame Dressing (Kewpie inspired)
This rich sweet and savory Japanese-inspired dressing is great with fresh greens, roasted vegetables, and even protein.
Ingredients
Caramelized onions
- 1 yellow onion sliced thinly, medium
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- water as needed
Dressing
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise Kewpie brand
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds roasted, crushed
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp red miso
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp sesame oil roasted
Instructions
Caramelized onions
- In a pan over medium heat, add the sliced 1 medium yellow onion and slowly cook until caramelized. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and add one tablespoon of water when you find onions sticking to help deglaze.
- When the onions are golden brown, add the ⅛ tsp kosher salt and stir.
- Mix until the onions are dark brown but not burnt. You should end up with about ¼ cup of caramelized onions. This can take up to 45 minutes-1 hour.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp dark brown sugar and 1 tbsp water. Stir together. Place in the microwave for 10 seconds or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- To make the crushed sesame seeds, add the roasted sesame seeds into a food processor and blend until they turn into fine powder, but not paste.
- In a food processor, add the caramelized onions from above, sugar water from above, 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayonnaise, 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp crushed roasted sesame seeds, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ¼ tsp red miso, and ⅛ tsp garlic powder. Process until the onions are completely blended.
- Stir in the ⅛ tsp roasted sesame oil and taste test. Adjust ingredients if you prefer.
- Serve with your favorite bed of greens.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383.15kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.08g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.73g | 11% |
| Fat | 26.7g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.02g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.73g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2074.78mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 279.24mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.14g | 13% |
| Sugar | 16.89g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 4.22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8.14mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 121.41mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.