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This sesame vinaigrette is a delicious salad dressing for any Asian salad or marinades for meats used in Asian dishes. Works great as a basting sauce on the grill as well!
I love Asian salads. The ginger, the carrots, the green onions, and maybe a little cabbage tossed together with chicken make for an amazing lunch. Add some Asian vinaigrette, and the flavors explode!
What Is Sesame Dressing?
Sesame salad dressing, or in this case, sesame vinaigrette, is a very simple Asian salad dressing that works well in many different dishes. While there are many different recipes for it, a classic combination can include sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar, as I’ve done in the recipe below. I used rice vinegar just to keep the flavor profile going and added some spices to take things up a notch.
What Is Vinaigrette Dressing Used For?
In general, vinaigrettes are used for three things, as mentioned above. These plus other uses include:
Salad dressing for green salads
Marinade for shrimp and seafood.
Basting sauce
Other uses include:
Asian chicken
Mix in some peanut butter, fresh ginger, and maple syrup for a delicious dipping sauce. (Whisk well)
Try this over noodles or cooked vegetables.
Goes well with pork
Makes a great vegan dressing or marinade.
I’m sure there are some creative uses out there that go beyond the three highlighted things, but those are standard.
Is Sesame Salad Dressing Healthy?
Yep! You’ll want to use it sparingly, of course. Oil is oil and there is a fair amount of it here. But in small doses, there is no reason to consider this recipe unhealthy.
What Is Sesame Dressing Made Of?
While I can’t vouch for other dressing recipes, this is what my recipe consists of.
Rice vinegar – You could also use regular white vinegar if you wish, but rice vinegar has a flavor that works much better here.
Sesame oil – Most stores will carry toasted sesame oil. They usually come in small bottles because sesame oil tends to go rancid much faster than other oils. So don’t buy more than you need unless you have plans to use it up soon. You can use grapeseed oil or extra virgin olive oil, but the flavor will change considerably.
Soy sauce– You can also use coconut aminos for soy-free dressing. (That’s what I used here). If you use regular soy sauce, opt for low sodium. Tamari could also work here in a pinch.
Salt – I used pink Himalayan salt, but use what you have on hand.
Ground ginger – You can use fresh, grated ginger if you prefer. Start small and adjust the amount to taste.
Black pepper – This is optional. If you prefer a dressing that is extra spicy, you can use crushed red peppers instead.
Toasted sesame seeds – Optional. You can also just toss them onto whatever you are using the dressing on. You can also toast your own seeds at home if you prefer.
How To Make Sesame Vinaigrette
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Serve this sesame salad dressing over your favorite Asian salad.
Storage For Asian Sesame Dressing
Store this in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use. Keep it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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Perhaps no other salad dressing is as versatile as sesame dressing. The simple mixture of sesame seeds, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar has the ideal balance of nutty, salty, tart, and lightly sweet.
The French have decided that the perfect ratio for a vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. For my personal taste, that's a little too oily — but it's totally up to you. My simple system is: In a small screw-top jar, place vinegar and a pinch of salt; cover and shake (this helps to dissolve the salt).
By grinding the sesame seeds with a pestle and mortar (or with a clean coffee grinder), it releases the seed oil and the toasted sesame fragrance. Grinned sesame seeds also help thicken the salad dressing.
A 3-to-1 ratio of oil to vinegar makes for a perfectly smooth, thick emulsion. Dijon mustard helps emulsify the oil and vinegar/water while shallots add mild sweetness.
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Here are some substitutes that you can use in a pinch.
Olive oil. Olive oil is a great alternative to sesame oil, thanks to its ability to be used in many different ways and its impressive nutrient profile. ...
And at the top of that list? Caesar dressing. Made up of mayonnaise, cheese, salt and oil (and all too often, anchovies), Caesar tends to be one of the least healthy options out there. Those ingredients cause it to be high in both saturated fats and sodium.
The ranch is hands down America's most beloved salad dressings. It is made from a number of ingredients such as buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, onion, chives, salt, and pepper. A creamier and richer version often features sour cream or yogurt for enhanced taste.
Goma (胡麻, ごま) refers to sesame seeds, while Dare or Tare (たれ) translates to sauce in Japanese. Pronounced as [Goh-mah Dah-Leh], this delectable sauce is made from Japanese sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and dashi (Japanese soup stock).
The sesame plant, Sesamum indicum, produces seeds that contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Sesame seeds also provide calcium, B vitamins, vitamin E, and antioxidants. People can eat sesame seeds as they are, add them as an ingredient to meals, or use sesame seed oil in cooking.
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