Name: Goma Dare – Make your own sesame sauce in 5 minutes!
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame paste (e.g. tahini or nerigoma, Japanese sesame paste); 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp brodo Dashi; a pinch of salt

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Does this sound familiar? That feeling when you walk into a restaurant and the aroma of the food immediately captivates you? That’s exactly what will happen to you with our homemade Japanese sesame sauce, Goma Dare! A creamy delicacy that’s perfect for giving your dishes that special something.

Let’s get started with my simple recipe, so you too can make your own Deluxe Sesame Sauce from now on!

Why Goma Dare?

Imagine this: you’ve invited friends over and are serving them steamed vegetables or cold Tofu as a starter. And that’s when the Goma Dare comes into play! This small but exquisite sauce not only enhances the flavour of your dishes, but also becomes the talking point of the evening.

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“Goma” means sesame seeds and “Dare” simply means sauce. But this sauce is anything but simple. It’s a flavour explosion created from just a few ingredients.

Making sesame sauce yourself:

The main ingredient, the Japanese sesame paste nerigoma, is the secret behind this creamy and intense sauce. Combined with sweet sugar, salty soy sauce, mild rice vinegar and savoury brodo Dashi, it creates a symphony of flavours that will make your mouth water and that of your guests.

So, here are the ingredients you’ll need for your homemade sesame sauce:

4 tbsp sesame paste (e.g. tahini or nerigoma, Japanese sesame paste)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Shoyu (im Shop ansehen)
2 tbsp rice vinegar (im Shop ansehen)
3 tbsp Dashi broth (see recipe)
a little salt

Start by stirring the tahini well and placing it in a bowl with the sugar. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar and brodo Dashi, and stir everything together until smooth. Dilute with brodo Dashi if necessary, and season to taste with salt at the end.

Let’s get started! As we all know, anticipation is half the fun, but let’s be honest: a sauce like this isn’t just for reading about, it’s for tasting! The great thing is: you don’t need a cooking course or any complicated kitchen gadgets. Simply mix the ingredients in a bowl, season to taste and voilà – your very own Goma Dare is ready to enjoy.

A few more tips on the side

Give it a good stir! The sesame paste tends to separate from the oil. So, give it a good stir until it’s nice and creamy before you use it.
Less is sometimes more: If you’ve made your own sesame paste, a small amount is often enough to give it a full flavour.
Just carry on: If your sauce ever gets too thick, simply thin it with Dashi or water and carry on.

Now there’s just one thing left: grab your bowls and let’s get mixing! Let yourself be enchanted by Goma Dare and discover the magic of Japanese cuisine in your own home. Bon appétit and have fun trying it out!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to use the comments section below the recipe 😊. Let’s get started on making your own sesame sauce:

Sesame sauce

serves 2 | 5 minutes | 115 kcal

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Ingredients (for 2 servings = 150 ml)

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4 tbsp sesame paste (e.g. tahini) (im Shop ansehen)*
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce (im Shop ansehen)*
2 tbsp rice vinegar (im Shop ansehen)*
3 tbsp brodo Dashi (im Shop ansehen)* (to the recipe)
a little salt

Preparation (5 minutes)

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for the homemade sesame sauce.
Tip: If you want to serve this sesame sauce with Shabu Shabu, this homemade ponzu sauce goes very well with it!

Sesame sauce passaggio 2: Mix the tahini with sugar

Step 2

To begin with, start by stirring the tahini well. Then measure it out and place it in a bowl. So, add sugar and mix well.

Step 3

Then add soy sauce, rice vinegar and the brodo Dashi and stir thoroughly.
Tip: To prevent the sauce from becoming lumpy, it is best to add the ingredients to the mixture a little at a time and stir them in.
Once everything has been stirred in, the consistency of the sauce should be smooth yet slightly runny. If the sauce seems too thick, simply thin it with a little more Dashi. Season the sauce with a little salt .

Step 4

Try the homemade sesame sauce as a dip for Shabu Shabu! With its rich, nutty flavour, it also goes well with steamed vegetables, salad, cold Tofu or Udon noodles. It will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Done – Itadakimasu!

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