Goma Dare Sesame Sauce

Goma Dare Sesame Sauce

A nutty, savory-sweet Japanese sesame sauce for cold noodles, salads, and shabu shabu.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

Goma dare blends toasted sesame paste with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar for a thick, nutty dressing. It coats cold soba or vegetables well and doubles as a dipping sauce for shabu shabu. Ready in minutes with pantry staples.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame paste (or tahini)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame paste and soy sauce until smooth and fully combined.

  2. Whisk in the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and mirin until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

  3. Stir in the grated garlic and ginger.

  4. Add the water a tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a thick, pourable consistency.

  5. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds. Transfer to a jar and chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

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Goma Dare Sesame Sauce

Goma dare blends toasted sesame paste with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar for a thick, nutty dressing. It coats cold soba or vegetables well and doubles as a dipping sauce for shabu shabu. Ready in minutes with pantry staples.

10 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame paste (or tahini)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame paste and soy sauce until smooth and fully combined.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and mirin until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the grated garlic and ginger.

  4. 4

    Add the water a tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a thick, pourable consistency.

  5. 5

    Stir in the toasted sesame seeds. Transfer to a jar and chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.