Japanese Sauces Recipes - Sesame Dipping Sauce (Goma Tare) Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons white sesame seeds

• 1 tablespoon miso

• 2 tablespoons mirin

• 1 tablespoon tamari or dark soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or rice vinegar

• 1/2 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon grated young ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/4 cup (85 ml) water

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Method:

1. Dry-roast the white sesame seeds in a skillet until light golden brown. Do not burn the seeds or it will taste bitter.

2. Place the warm toasted seeds and all the other ingredients in a blender. Sesame Dipping Sauce is best prepared a day ahead for the flavors to blend. Keeps refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.