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Goma Sauce (Goma Dare Japanese Sesame Sauce)

This versatile sesame sauce pairs wonderfully with cold noodles, salads, grilled meats and vegetables.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: goma dare, goma sauce, Japanese sesame dressing, sesame oil, sesame sauce, sesame seeds
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 111kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mortar and Pestle or Food Processor
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • wire mesh sieve optional; to make the sauce smoother

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Toasting the seeds before grinding enhances their aroma and taste. Use tahini as a substitution.
  • 2 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce
  • ½ tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • ½ tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • ¼ tablespoon Mirin
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Red Miso Paste optional
  • ½ tbsp Dashi or Water optional
  • 1 Pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

Toast the Sesame Seeds

  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
    4 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Grind the Sesame Seeds

  • Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle or food processor. Grind the seeds until they form a coarse paste or powder, depending on your preference. A paste will result in a smoother sauce, while a coarse grind will give the sauce more texture.

Mix the Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, miso, mirin, sugar, and dashi or water. Whisk until the ingredients are well incorporated and the sugar is dissolved.
    2 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce, ½ tablespoon Rice Vinegar, ¼ tablespoon Mirin, 3 tsp Sugar, 1 tsp Red Miso Paste, ½ tbsp Dashi or Water, 1 Pinch Sea Salt

Add the Sesame Oil

  • Slowly drizzle in the sesame oil while whisking gently to create a smooth, emulsified sauce. Put the sauce through the wire mesh sieve if you want it more smooth.
    Serve and enjoy!
    ½ tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil

Notes

    • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or vinegar for tanginess.
    • Use the goma sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Goma Sauce (Goma Dare Japanese Sesame Sauce)
Amount per Serving
Calories
111
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
770
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
3
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
108
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.