Homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons white sesame seeds, divided
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons white miso
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
Directions
  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
  2. Add the sesame seeds, tahini, miso, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. With the blender running, stream in the neutral oil slowly, or add it in batches, stopping the blender each time to scrape down the sides.
  4. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Top with more sesame seeds right before serving.
  6. Serve with salads, or as a dip with snap peas, radishes, or endive leaves. You can also serve the sauce with satay dishes.