Sesame Seed Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this silky and flavorful sesame seed sauce, a quick and versatile recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Made from a harmonious blend of roasted sesame seeds, creamy tahini, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this sauce bursts with nutty, umami flavors. Fragrant hints of garlic and freshly grated ginger add depth, while rice vinegar provides a tangy balance. Perfect as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or drizzle for roasted veggies, this sesame seed sauce is a must-try for adding a gourmet touch to your meals. Plus, it’s easy to adjust the consistency to suit your dish—thicker for dipping or thinner for pouring! Optimize your culinary creations with this delightful homemade recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 medium, minced Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon, grated Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (adjust as needed) Water
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a food processor or blender, combine the toasted sesame seeds, tahini, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the sauce and add a pinch of salt if needed to balance the flavors.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1342 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2353 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 10717.0 mg | 59539% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
