10-Minute Japanese Sesame Dressing That Will Make You Crave Salad

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

mirin

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Honey adds sweetness while being more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener.

Toast the white sesame seeds in a frying pan on medium high heat without oil, shaking the pan to ensure even toasting until they become golden and fragrant.

Use a mortar and pestle (suribachi and surikogi) to grind the toasted sesame seeds into a fine powder, or use a coffee grinder or food processor for larger batches.

In a small bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and Japanese mayonnaise.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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