Sesame dressing, known as “gomadare” (ごまだれ) in Japanese, is a creamy and flavorful sauce made primarily from sesame seeds. It is commonly used in Japanese cuisine for salads, dipping sauces, and as a dressing for various dishes.
Gomadare is characterized by its creamy and rich sesame flavor, making it a versatile sauce that adds depth and richness to various dishes.
Gomadare is a widely used condiment in Japanese cuisine, and it is particularly popular for the following uses.
- Salad Dressing: It is used on leafy green salads and warm vegetable salads.
- Dipping Sauce for Shabu-shabu: It is commonly used as a dipping sauce for shabu-shabu.
- Cold Noodles: It adds rich flavor when used as a sauce for cold noodle dishes.
- Goma-ae: It is used in vegetable dishes like spinach or green beans, which are mixed with the sauce.
- Seafood Dishes: It enhances the flavor of sashimi and cold fish dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
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