Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce
Elevate your dipping sauce game with this rich and creamy Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce, a perfect blend of nutty toasted sesame seeds, umami-packed soy sauce, and tangy rice vinegar. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, offering a silky texture thanks to a touch of mayonnaise and sesame oil, while mirin and sugar provide a delicate sweetness that balances the savory notes. Whether paired with crisp veggies, dumplings, or as a drizzle over fresh salads or noodles, this versatile sauce is a must-have for fans of Japanese cuisine. Try it today for an authentic and flavorful touch to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
Instructions
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Allow them to cool slightly.
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, and grind them into a coarse powder. Leave some texture for added nuttiness.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds with soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the water, sesame oil, and mayonnaise to the mixture. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the flavors if necessary, adding more sugar for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.
Transfer the sauce to a small dipping bowl and serve alongside fresh vegetables, dumplings, or as a sauce for salads or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1191 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
