Sesame Sauce

Sesame Sauce

A nutty, savory sauce whisked from tahini and toasted sesame oil in just minutes.

Total 8 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This creamy sesame sauce balances toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with a touch of sweetness and garlic. It thins to a silky, pourable consistency ideal for drizzling over noodles, salads, or steamed vegetables. Ready in under ten minutes, it keeps well in the refrigerator for easy weeknight use.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • salt, to taste

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.

  2. Whisk in the minced garlic and grated ginger until evenly combined.

  3. Add the warm water a little at a time, whisking continuously, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.

  4. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and season with salt to taste.

  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.

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Sesame Sauce

This creamy sesame sauce balances toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with a touch of sweetness and garlic. It thins to a silky, pourable consistency ideal for drizzling over noodles, salads, or steamed vegetables. Ready in under ten minutes, it keeps well in the refrigerator for easy weeknight use.

8 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • salt, to taste

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the minced garlic and grated ginger until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Add the warm water a little at a time, whisking continuously, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.

  4. 4

    Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and season with salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.