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Sesame ginger soy sauce recipe
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Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce Recipe

Adding a little spiciness of the ginger can do a lot of good with loads of dishes, and it's salty enough not to need any other sauces to make your dish taste great!
Course Sauce
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Ginger, Sesame
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $2

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted if you have them)
  • 3 tbsp Kewpie Japanese mayo
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • ½ tsp Sesame oil
  • Ground black pepper
  • tsp Ginger fresh, grated

Instructions

  • Toast 3 tbsp of sesame seeds in a frying pan until golden and place them on a plate to cool. Or, if you bought toasted sesame seeds then they're ready to use.
  • Next, grind the sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle. Add the grated ginger and ground some more.
  • Add 3 tbsp of real Japanese Kewpie mayo, 3 tbsp of vegetable oil, 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tsp mirin, and 1 tbsp of rice vinegar. 
  • Mix it all in a bowl and add 2 tsp of honey for sweetness, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a hint of ground black pepper.