Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing / Marinade

A zesty Asian inspired sesame dressing or marinade with fragrant sesame, garlic, ginger, and onion in a rice vinegar and soy sauce base.

With all the nice, fresh produce of summer, I just had to make some salad. Looking around the fridge, I saw lots of salad options and no salad dressing. No worries, I'd just make my own. I asked James what kind of dressing he wanted, and he immediately responded, "That Asian sesame one." It's one of our favorites, and I'm surprised I hadn't shared it before! I used mostly powdered seasonings so I wouldn't have to blend or chop or mince finely, but fresh works too! Just be careful about shelf life - fresh won't last as long, but as tasty as this Asian Sesame Dressing is, you won't have to worry! I also opted for the powdered versions since we like a thicker, more flavorful dressing, and dried can provide more flavor without the extra moisture. If you prefer thinner dressings, you can also add in some oil or water. And another thing - this dressing doubles perfectly as a marinade. Perfect for your Asian inspired cooking!

What's your favorite dressing?

Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing/Marinade

by CJ Huang

A zesty Asian inspired sesame dressing or marinade with fragrant sesame, garlic, ginger, and onion in a rice vinegar and soy sauce base.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: just under 1/2 cup

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		2 tablespoons		oil
		1 tablespoon		rice vinegar	You can also substitute lemon or lime juice.
		1 tablespoon		soy sauce
		1 teaspoon		sesame oil
		1/2 teaspoon		honey mustard	You can also substitute Dijon or yellow mustard.
		1/2 teaspoon		onion, powdered
		1 tablespoon		sesame seeds, toasted
		1 teaspoon		honey
		1 teaspoon		garlic, powdered
		1 teaspoon		ginger, powdered
		1/2 teaspoon		chili peppers, powdered or flakes

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Place all materials into a jar.
3. Close lid and SHAKE!