Red Hot Sesame Dressing Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Red Hot Sesame Dressing! A vibrant Asian-inspired sauce, it blends the intense heat of chili puree with the nutty richness of sesame seeds, tangy soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for elevating your rice and noodle salads to the next level. This quick and easy recipe from Eating Well is ready in minutes and will become your new go-to condiment!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 346.3 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Hot Sesame Dressing

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How to Make Red Hot Sesame Dressing

  1. Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  3. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a small bowl and let cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons chili garlic puree until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions and the cooled toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more chili puree for extra heat, or more sugar for added sweetness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

157 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

15g

Carbs

11g