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Black Sesame Salad Dressing
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Black Sesame Salad Dressing, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds (, cooked)
- • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1 large clove garlic
- • 4 cups mixed green salad to serve with (*see footnote)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium low heat and add black sesame seeds. Cook and stir occasionally until fragrant, in 5 to 8 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Transfer sesame seeds to a mortar and grind with a pestle until turned into coarse flakes.
3
Phase 3
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and half the sesame seed flakes in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Smash garlic into a paste and add it into the bowl. Taste the dressing and add more sesame seeds if you prefer it a bit nuttier. Mix well and let it stand for 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Wash and prepare vegetables.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle dressing on salad before serving.