Japanese Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing
Japanese Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 dried shiitake mushroom, finely grated (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the white sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, until they are deeply golden brown and fragrant. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. If using raw sesame seeds, allow a little more time for them to toast thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Grind the seeds to your desired consistency. For a creamier dressing, grind them very finely until a paste begins to form. For a dressing with more texture, leave them slightly coarser.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds with the mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Using a fine grater (such as a microplane), finely grate the dried shiitake mushroom directly into the dressing. Mix again thoroughly until the mushroom is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or transfer to a clean, airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Japanese Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing
- 5 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 dried shiitake mushroom, finely grated (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the white sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, until they are deeply golden brown and fragrant. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. If using raw sesame seeds, allow a little more time for them to toast thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Grind the seeds to your desired consistency. For a creamier dressing, grind them very finely until a paste begins to form. For a dressing with more texture, leave them slightly coarser.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds with the mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Using a fine grater (such as a microplane), finely grate the dried shiitake mushroom directly into the dressing. Mix again thoroughly until the mushroom is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or transfer to a clean, airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.