Japanese Sesame Dressing
A creamy, nutty Japanese sesame dressing made with toasted sesame seeds, vegan mayo, and soy sauce—ready in 10 minutes and perfect for salads, veggies, or noodles.
Servings: 4 medium salads
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
- Small frying pan (or spice grinder/blender)
- Mortar and pestle
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring spoons
- Airtight jar or container (for storage)
- Spoon or spatula (for mixing and serving)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon vegan Kewpie mayo or your fave plant-based mayo
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast Your Sesame Seeds: Pop the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat. Give them a shake every now and then until they’re golden and smell incredible—should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Don’t walk away—they catch quickly!
- Crush them: Tip the toasted seeds into a mortar and pestle. Give them a good bash until they turn into a crumbly paste—this brings out all their lovely oils and flavor.
- Mix It All Together: Spoon the crushed sesame into a bowl, then add the mayo, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, and salt. Whisk it all up until smooth and creamy. Give it a taste—adjust the sweetness or salt if needed.
- Use or Store: Ready to roll! Use it straight away or pour into a clean jar, pop the lid on, and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Just give it a shake before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 30ml | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
