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Sesame sauce being used as dipping sauce for Japanese shabu shabu hot pot.
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Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce

Indulge in the rich flavors of Japan with my Sesame Sauce, a versatile Japanese dipping sauce that adds an authentic touch to any dish. Perfect for elevating your culinary creations with its creamy texture and savory notes, this sauce is a must-have for enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine.
Course dip, Sauce
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Keyword Japanese dipping sauce, sesame sauce
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seed
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Miso
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 4 tbsp Japanese Sake can substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine
  • 4 tsp Rice Vinegar can sub with distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to a make an Asian Japanese style sesame dipping sauce on the countertop.
  • In a frying pan, add Japanese sake, bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside. Note - this step is to remove the alcohol from the sake.
    Japanese sake boiled-out in a frying pan.
  • Add toasted sesame seed into a food processor and grind for 30-45 seconds until seeds are broken up and fragrant.
    Toasted sesame seeds being grinded in a food processor.
  • Add garlic, miso, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, boiled-out Japanese sake, rice vinegar, water salt and sweetener into the food processor. Grind for another 5-10 seconds and transfer to a dipping bowl.
    Asian Japanese style sesame dipping sauce made in a food processor.

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Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 10mg