Roasted Sesame Dressing

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 7

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 12

Serving Size: 6 people

Author Puja Verma

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DESCRIPTION

This homemade roasted sesame dressing is creamy, nutty, and rich. Perfect to drizzle on your salads, roasted veggies or dip in some grilled tofu. Packed with toasty sesame seeds, vegan kewpie mayo with a balance of sweet and tangy elements.

INGREDIENTS

▢ 4 tablespoon white sesame seeds
▢ ¼ cup vegan kewpie mayo
▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup
▢ 1 tablespoon garlic minced or paste
▢ 1 tablespoon mirin or rice vinegar
▢ 2 teaspoon soy sauce
▢ 2 teaspoon avocado oil

METHOD

Make sure to have vegan kewpie mayo on hand. If you do not access to vegan kewpie mayo, then you can make your own by following this vegan kewpie mayo recipe.
Place sesame seeds in a pan over medium-low heat. Stir them constantly till golden and toasted from all sides. Once they are toasted, transfer them into another dish immediately and let them cool down for 10 minutes.
Note: You can skip this step if you have store bought toasted sesame seeds.
Place all ingredients into a personal blender and blend till smooth.

NOTES

Toast the seeds: Toast the sesame seeds to bring out their full flavor potential.

Cool before blending: Be sure to cool the sesame seeds before blending to protect your food processor and achieve the best texture.

Adjust the sweetness: Adjust the maple syrup and mirin to your preference. You can use this recipe as a base and make it your own from there.

Consistency: If the dressing is too thick, add a bit of water to thin it out. If it’s too thin, try adding more sesame seeds or Kewpie mayo.

Taste and adjust: Always taste and adjust the seasonings before serving your Kewpie sesame dressing.

NUTRITION

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: kewpie sesame dressing, Roasted Sesame Dressing