Japanese Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing with Shiitake

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp white sesame seeds (The source uses pre-roasted seeds and recommends toasting them again; raw seeds require slightly more roasting time.)
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Kewpie mayonnaise was used; favorite or homemade mayonnaise may also work.)
• 4 tbsp sesame oil
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp dried shiitake mushroom (Finely grated directly into the dressing.)
• salt (Pinch)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the white sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over heat. Toast them until deeply golden and fragrant. If using raw sesame seeds rather than pre-roasted seeds, allow a little more roasting time.

2. 2

   Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or grinder. Grind them to the desired texture: grind more finely for a creamier dressing, or leave them coarser for more texture.

3. 3

   Add the mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to the ground sesame seeds. Mix well until combined.

4. 4

   Finely grate the dried shiitake mushroom directly into the dressing, then mix again until evenly incorporated.

Notes

Store leftovers in a clean, airtight jar in the refrigerator. The dressing is suggested for salads and many other dishes.

Nutrition per serving

• dressing
• sauce
• Japanese
• vegetarian
• gluten-free adaptable
• no-bake
• umami
• salad topping