Japanese Creamy Sesame Dressing

Indulge in the exquisite blend of flavors with this Creamy Sesame Dressing recipe. Whisk together either store-bought sesame paste or your own freshly made version with Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and other savory ingredients, then drizzle generously over a crisp cabbage and cucumber salad for a delightful culinary experience.

Course Condiement/Sauce

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 5

Servings /2 Cup

Calories 96kcal

Author Meghan Birnbaum

Ingredients

3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds or 3 tablespoons sesame paste, such as tahini
2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon mirin
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

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Instructions

Using Store-Bought Sesame Paste:

Whisking Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the sesame paste, Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and toasted sesame oil.
Whisk Together: Use a whisk to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are well combined and the dressing is smooth.

Making Your Own Sesame Paste:

Prepare Sesame Paste: In a food processor, blend toasted sesame seeds until they form a smooth paste. You might need to add a bit of neutral oil to help with the blending.
Whisking Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the homemade sesame paste, Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and toasted sesame oil.
Whisk Together: Use a whisk to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are well combined and the dressing is smooth.

Serving with Cabbage and Cucumber Salad:

Prepare the Salad: Slice cabbage and cucumber to your desired thickness. Arrange the sliced vegetables on a serving plate.
Drizzle the Dressing: Drizzle the creamy sesame dressing generously over the sliced cabbage and cucumber on the serving plate.
Enjoy: Serve the creamy sesame dressing-coated salad and savor the flavors.

Notes

Toasting Sesame Seeds: Be careful not to overtoast the sesame seeds; they should be gently toasted until fragrant but not burnt to achieve the best flavor.

Consistency Control: Adjust the water or oil content while making sesame paste to achieve your desired thickness. For a thinner dressing, add a bit more liquid; for a thicker dressing, reduce the liquid.

Chill for Flavor: Letting the dressing chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste.

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