Toasted Sesame Asian Salad Dressing

Sesame salad dressing is very popular in Japan and is sometimes known as goma dressing (goma means sesame in Japanese).

Drizzle this sesame dressing over thinly sliced cooked beef, pork, fresh tuna, or salmon, all garnished with chopped cucumber. Enjoy it on steamed vegetables tossed with cold noodles. Or use it as an Asian-inspired marinade for chicken, shrimp, or steak. Make an Asian coleslaw by combining shredded cabbage and carrots with the dressing, and then top it with a mixture of crunchy ramen noodles and toasted sesame seeds. You can also use this dressing as a dipping sauce for dumplings or other Asian appetizers.

Goma Dressing
from https://www.finecooking.com/, by Nancy Duran June/July 2019 Issue

Use this flavorful dressing on delicate Asian salad leaves or stirred through heartier stir-fried greens. Goma means sesame in Japanese, and the earthy flavor sesame seeds lend to this dressing proves the perfect complement to the pungent, spicy notes in many Asian greens.

2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds
3 Tbs. Japanese or whole-egg mayonnaise
3 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbs. mirin
2 Tbs. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped and mashed to a paste
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. sesame oil

Mash the sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until powdery. Transfer to a medium bowl, and whisk in the mayonnaise, vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and salt. Slowly add the oils in a thin stream while whisking to combine. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Yield: about 3/4 cup

Japanese Sesame Salad Dressing
from https://thejapantry.com/

When you think of “Japanese salad dressing,” most of us in the U.S. would think of that orange, tangy, gingery salad dressings that are served at the “Japanese” restaurants and steakhouses. Interestingly enough, you really don’t see that salad dressing in Japan! Sesame salad dressing is one of the most popular salad dressings in Japan, sold in so many different brands.

Here is the recipe for one of the most popular salad dressings in Japan: A rich and creamy Japanese sesame salad dressing that is so versatile!

4 tablespoons ground roasted sesame
4 tablespoons mayonnaise Japanese or regular
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and whisk until smooth.

Servings: 4 servings