It’s sweet and thick just like a traditional poppy seed dressing, but it is speckled with roasted sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds, is a bit more tart than the traditional poppy seed dressing, and uses ingredients that you are more likely to find in a Japanese supermarket. I now prefer this dressing to poppy seed dressing and find it hard to restrain myself from licking the plate once I’ve eaten all of my salad.
FM’s Sweet Sesame Seed Dressing
Makes about 2 cups
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. karashi mustard powder* (I use S&B)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. onion, chopped
1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. roasted sesame seeds
1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for the sesame seeds. Process until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in sesame seeds; store covered in refrigerator.
* Karashi is a hot mustard used frequently in Japan. Wasabi or horseradish is added to the mustard to give it some kick. If you do not have karashi mustard powder, you could substitute any hot mustard powder. Coleman’s mustard powder is a medium heat powder that could also be used.
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Looks good. Do you need to let it sit for a while so the flavors mingle or can you use it right away?
Bob– Thanks! I find that almost any sauce/dressing is better after sitting for an hour or so! This dressing can be used right away though and it is still really good!
nice header. I like it a lot. You might want to take out the red in the back so that it is centered. just a thought.
This looks really delicious! I love non-dairy dressings, and this one will be gracing my table very soon!
mmm, this sounds like something I would love. Gonna put it in my “to try” folder- thanks!
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Yum! Is this like the goma dressing you get in a lot of places?
I am going to have to try this one, many dressing have lemon or other things I’m allergic to but this one should be perfect! Love that goma!
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♥Jen
I love your rendition of this poppy seed dressing with sesame seeds instead. Sounds delicious with grapefruit and avocado. I love your new header.
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