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Japanese Sesame Sauce For Shabu Shabu Recipe

Elevate your shabu-shabu experience with this authentic Japanese sesame dipping sauce! This rich and flavorful sauce is the perfect complement to thinly sliced meats (beef, pork, chicken), seafood, tofu, vibrant vegetables, and noodles cooked in a savory broth. Unlike fondue, shabu-shabu offers a delightful, customizable dining experience. This recipe delivers the traditional sesame sauce, perfectly balancing nutty sesame with savory and subtly sweet notes. Try it today and discover a new favorite dipping sauce!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 118.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Japanese Sesame Sauce For Shabu Shabu

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How to Make Japanese Sesame Sauce For Shabu Shabu

  1. Toast 1/4 cup sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until you hear 4-5 pops (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Grind the toasted sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder until coarsely ground (do not grind to a complete powder).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the ground sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon sake (or 1 tablespoon water if omitting alcohol), 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar until well combined.
  5. If using sake, optionally microwave for 10-15 seconds to cook off the alcohol (optional).
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tang.
  7. Serve immediately as a dipping sauce for your shabu-shabu ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Sauces Condiments Etc Asian Japanese Easy Savory Sauces 3 Steps Or Less