Easy Japanese Sesame Salad Dressing. By Setsuko Yoshizuka Setsuko Yoshizuka. Setsuko Yoshizuka is a freelance food writer and Japanese cookbook author. Learn about The Spruce Eats' Editorial Process.

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Tested by Rick Horiike. Write a Review. Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 5 mins. Total: 15 mins. Servings: 2 servings. editor badge. what you'll need to make this japanese sesame dressing recipe. A Good Frying Pan. A Heavy Mortar and Pestle.

A Small Whisk. A Note From Our Recipe Tester. Gather the ingredients. Tips The vinegar in this dressing may make it too sour for some. To play it safe, start with 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar and then taste the dressing before adding any more. Instead of toasting and grinding your own sesame seeds, you can also use store-bought ground sesame seeds, but the dressing may not have as rich of a sesame flavor.

Or sweeten it up with 2 tablespoons of mirin. If you prefer a creamier dressing, add 2 tablespoons of Japanese mayonnaise or another high-quality mayo.

Sesame dressing is delightful simply tossed with mixed greens. Try this sesame dressing in these recipes:. Or use it to dress these bowls and veggies:.

Try it as a marinade or sauce for meats:. You can buy toasted sesame seeds. No need to toast them again. Using untoasted sesame seeds will give you a milder dressing. In a medium skillet, add the sesame seeds and spread them out into an even layer.

Set it over medium-low heat. Toast, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are light golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the toasted seeds into a clean spice grinder, small food processor, or mortar and pestle.

Grind until a fine powder forms. Alternatively, you can leave the seeds whole for a thinner dressing with a bit of crunch.

Add the ground sesame seeds, ginger, vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar into a lidded jar. Screw on the lid and shake until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is combined well, about 30 seconds.

The dressing should be a little creamy, especially if you ground the seeds. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Taste the dressing and, if needed, add more sugar, vinegar, or a pinch or two of salt so that it suits your tastes. Use right away or store in the fridge for up to a week, shaking before using. Did you love the recipe? Leave us some stars below! Use limited data to select advertising.

Create profiles for personalised advertising. Then, add a protein like baked tofu , tempeh , or roasted chickpeas. Pile on veggies like fresh greens, radishes, or carrots, roasted broccoli , or butternut squash , and tie it all together with the sesame ginger dressing!

If you have any sauce leftover, use it on another salad or bowl, or drizzle it over simply cooked veggies. We love it on sautéed broccoli , roasted Brussels sprouts , roasted asparagus , sautéed kale , and roasted sweet potatoes. If you love this sesame ginger dressing recipe, try one of these delicious dressings or sauces next:.

Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. I just made this along with the squash, and it was fantastic. Great recipe s!! Quick, easy and delicious! Thank you…. sounds great! Would it be possible for you to post the nutrition info per tablespoon: fat, carbs and protein mainly?

Delish and simple. Made it for a salad I topped with grilled jumbo shrimp. Very interesting dressing to go over baked winter squash. Simple to make and flavor that balances the sweet squash perfectly. I made it a day ahead to let the ginger flavor blend well.

Hi Ken! This recipe makes 3 servings. So it will be one-third of this recipe. approximately 2 Tablespoons We hope this helps! you can definitely use it as a substitute. We hope you enjoy homemade Dressing! Thank you for the fast reply Naomi 😊 I made the dressing with Tahin today and it was amazing!

But I definitely have to try it with grounded sesame seeds next 🙌🏽. Made this dressing tonight for a cabbage salad to go along with chicken Katsu. It is excellent!

Highly recommend. Might be a silly question. I ran out of white sesame but I have a ton of black sesame. Can I sub it for that? Other than appearance will it affect flavor? Hi Haidee! We hope this helps! Hi Judy! Yes, you can use white vinegar, but you might want to add a bit of sugar to ease the strong vinegar flavor and taste.

I made it for dinner last night and have been craving it so bad I had a salad for breakfast just so I could have it again. Hi Sinéad! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed this Sesame Dressing! How can this be less than 5 stars.

Nice sesame flavor without being overbearing. Just the right sweetness. Nice texture. Full body flavor without being too rich. Easy to make too. I used Best Foods Mayo by the way. Hi Susan! Thank you very much for trying her recipe and for your kind feedback!

This is great. It is so good on all types of veggies! Hi Erica, Thank you very much for trying this recipe! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it with many types of veggies! Hello Nami san! Konnichiwa from Guam!

I love your all your dressings specially my favorite is sesame. I was wondering if you could tell me how much carb , fats and protein in each dressings or I wish you can do a Nutritional value chart for all your recipes? Looking forward to hear from you! Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu! Hi Dyesebel, Thank you very much for trying this recipe and for your kind feedback!

We are sorry that we cannot provide the chart at this moment. The good news is that we have planned to add the Nutritional value chart for each recipe this year! We hope we can answer your question soon! Love it!!! Hi Pat! Yes, they are different. I love this dressing, I even pour it on rice!

This is the best dressing ever!! So good with poke bowls. Hi Claudia! Thank you for your kind feedback. Skip to content About Pantry Travel Login Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Search Ad-Free.

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for details. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Popular Japanese Salad Dressing Japanese home cooks often serve a side of salad when we prepare Yoshoku, Japanese-western influenced dishes for dinner.

Mayonnaise — I recommend using Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie Mayo as it has a richer flavor. Rice vinegar — Unlike other kinds of vinegar, rice vinegar has a mellow yet refreshing aroma.

You can sub it with apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice but dilute with some water. Soy sauce — Soy sauce lends savoriness to the dressing. Tamari or gluten-free soy sauce works fine too. Sugar — I use granulated sugar, but you can use other types of sugar such as turbinado or raw cane sugar.

Toasted sesame oil — It binds everything together with its irreplaceable nutty fragrance. Other Popular Japanese Salad Dressings: Wafu Dressing Carrot Ginger Dressing 4 Easy Japanese Salad Dressings Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking?

It's easy and so delicious with your green salad! Print Recipe Pin Recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes mins. Cook Time: 5 minutes mins. Total Time: 15 minutes mins. Servings: 3. Japanese Ingredient Substitution: If you want substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click here. Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark.

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