Japanese Sesame Sauce for Shabu Shabu
Elevate your shabu shabu experience with this rich and nutty Japanese Sesame Sauce, a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Made with freshly toasted white sesame seeds, soy sauce, and a touch of rice vinegar, this authentic dipping sauce is enhanced with mirin and dashi stock for a delicate umami depth. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil adds a luxurious aroma, while a hint of sugar ties it all together. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with thinly sliced meats, crisp vegetables, and noodles straight from the hot pot. Perfect for cozy dinners and Japanese-inspired gatherings, this homemade sesame sauce will be a crowd-pleaser at your next shabu shabu feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 3 tablespoons Dashi stock
- 1 teaspoon Neutral oil (such as vegetable or grapeseed oil)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn them.
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Grind them into a slightly coarse powder. It's okay if some whole seeds remain for texture.
In a small bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and mirin. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Add the dashi stock to the mixture and whisk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more dashi if desired.
Heat the neutral oil in a small pan over low heat for about 1-2 minutes, then stir it into the sauce. This step helps the flavors meld together.
Finish by whisking in the toasted sesame oil for an extra layer of nutty aroma.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., adding a pinch more sugar for sweetness or a dash more soy for saltiness).
Serve the sesame sauce in individual dipping bowls alongside shabu shabu. Enjoy it with thinly sliced meats, vegetables, and noodles from the hot pot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% | |
*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.
