Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Japanese BBQ experience with this quick and easy sesame dipping sauce! Rich, nutty, and subtly sweet, this homemade sauce is far superior to store-bought versions. Perfect for dipping yakitori, teriyaki chicken, or even vegetables.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 236.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce

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How to Make Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, and grated ginger until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or rice vinegar for tanginess.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

117 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

11g

Carbs

6g

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