The Best Asian Sesame Sauce Recipe

This amazing Asian Sesame Sauce recipe is so great for dipping, marinating and so much more! Made with super simple ingredients, you will make this sauce over and over!

What is sesame sauce?

Sesame sauce is a type of Asian condiment made from sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and other ingredients. It is fragrant and slightly sweet, with a hint of nuttiness from the sesame oil. It can be used for dipping or as a marinade for meats and vegetables.

How do I make Asian Sesame Sauce?

Whisk together all ingredients 

Add protein of choice and marinate several hours to overnight 

What ingredients do you need for this sesame sauce?

• ¼ cup soy sauce 
• ¼ cup rice vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil 
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
• ⅛ teaspoon minced fresh ginger 
• 1 tablespoons whole sesame seeds 
• 2 thin green onions, sliced

What can you do with this amazing asian sesame sauce?

This sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings, and other appetizers. It also makes an excellent marinade for meats, seafood, or vegetables.

You can use it in stir-fries or noodle dishes to add extra flavour. It’s perfect for adding a punch of flavour to sandwiches and wraps. You can also use it to make a delicious salad dressing for an asian slaw. Experiment and see what you come up with!

You can use it for chinese recipes, japanese recipes, chicken thighs, fresh vegetables (like green beans!) and noodle salads. This delicious sesame sauce can be used in mexican recipes, korean recipes, spanish recipes and italian recipes.

Is Sesame sauce vegan?

Yes, this sauce is vegan-friendly as it does not contain any animal products. It is also gluten-free! Make sure to check the ingredients of all the sauces you use if following a specific diet.

Is Sesame Sauce healthy?

Yes, sesame sauce can be part of a healthy and balanced diet when used in moderation. It is low-calorie and contains healthy fats from the sesame oil and protein from the soy sauce.

However, it does contain sodium so if you have high blood pressure or other health concerns, be sure to check with your doctor about how much of this sauce you can consume.

The flavor profile of this sesame dressing only takes a couple minutes to make in a small bowl. You can save any leftover sauce in an airtight container and left at room temperature.

Where can you serve this sesame sauce?

This sesame sauce is perfect for a variety of occasions. It can be served as an appetizer or snack for family gatherings, potlucks and tailgating parties. You can also use it to dress up weeknight meals or turn plain leftovers into something delicious.

This sauce is great for sesame lovers to use in healthy recipes. If you don’t have any regular sesame seeds you can use toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds. This creamy sesame sauce is done in 3-4 minutes and will need some time to marinate overnight.

What are some other amazing dipping sauce recipes to try?

• The Best Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe
• Easy Homemade Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
• Grilled Steak Kabobs with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
• Easy Homemade Ketchup

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