5-Minute Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing | Recipe Drop | Food52

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be used for a lighter flavor.

mirin

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White wine vinegar provides acidity without the sweetness of mirin.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Toast 1/2 cup of white sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until they are golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Once toasted, grind the sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until they are a coarse powder.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of grainy mustard.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar or mustard to your liking.

Serve the dressing over a salad, typically with thinly sliced raw cabbage or any greens you prefer.

Store any leftover dressing in the fridge for later use.

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