Sesame Ginger Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Sesame Ginger Dressing
Description
The Sesame Ginger Dressing recipe starts with smooth tahini blended with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, fresh grated ginger, and maple syrup. This creates a balanced dressing with nutty depth from the tahini and sesame oil, acidity from vinegar, savoriness from tamari, brightness from ginger, and mild sweetness from maple syrup.
Water is added incrementally to adjust thickness, allowing the dressing to be poured or drizzled as desired. The smooth consistency depends largely on quality tahini; very thick or dry tahinis will yield a denser dressing, so a runnier brand is preferred for ease of mixing and pouring.
This dressing is suited for salads, grain bowls, or steamed vegetables, offering a gentle Asian-inspired flavor without overpowering ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tahini smooth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 heaping teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 to 3 tablespoons water plus more if needed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, sesame oil, vinegar, tamari, ginger, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth.
- If the dressing is too thick, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water until it’s a drizzleable consistency.
Notes
- Use a smooth, runny tahini for best texture; brands like Soom, Cedar’s, Trader Joe’s, and Seed+Mill are recommended.
- Adjust water amount to achieve desired drip or pour consistency.
- Freshly grated ginger provides more vibrant flavor than dried ginger powder.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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