Goma Dressing (Creamy Japanese Sesame Salad Dressing)
Goma Dressing is a staple salad dressing in Japan that allows you to enjoy the rich taste and aroma of sesame seeds. It is also highly nutritious, and once you try it, you will become addicted to its flavor.
Equipment
- a mortar and pestle (or a food processor)
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp raw or toasted white sesame seeds (Already ground sesame seeds or sesame paste can be used for easier preparation)
- 1 Tbsp untoasted sesame oil (substitute with toasted sesame oil or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp (0.14oz./4g) Japanese Mayonnaise (such as Kewpie Mayo)
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- (When using raw sesame seeds) Put the sesame seeds in a pot or pan and toast them over low heat. Shake the pot (or pan) constantly to prevent burning until a few sesame seeds start to pop, which should take 5-10 minutes.(When using toasted sesame seeds) Put the sesame seeds in a pot or pan and toast them over very low heat. Shake the pot (or pan) constantly to prevent burning until you smell a savory aroma, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Grind the toasted sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle (or a food processor) until they darken slightly in color, approaching the texture of sesame paste.
- Thoroughly mix the ground sesame seeds with all the other ingredients (oil, Japanese mayonnaise, sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce) in a bowl.
Notes
- When using already ground sesame seeds or sesame paste instead of raw or toasted ones, the flavor diminishes, but it is very easy and quick to make. In that case, start from step 3.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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