Goma Dressing Recipe | Creamy Sesame Dressing | Mikha Eats (2024)

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Clear some room in your fridge, you’re about to make your new favorite salad dressing! This Goma dressing recipe is so rich in nutty and creamy flavor. It’s the perfect way to finish off a refreshing bowl of salad… Even non-salad enthusiasts (like me!) will be converted!

What is Goma Dressing?

Goma in Japanese means sesame. This popular dressing is bursting with deep and earthy flavors from the toasted sesame seeds. It’s the star ingredient and there’s nothing like it!

I’m not much of a salad eater, but when I do, I need an amazing dressing as an incentive to make it exciting. This Goma dressing recipe is it!

It’s garlicky, umami-filled, and tangy all at once - all the great qualities of an addicting salad dressing in my very humble opinion LOL.

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Key Tips for This Nutty Goma Dressing Recipe

  • Neutral Oil (Secret 2-for-1 Ingredient): The neutral oil in this recipe is used to thin out the dressing to your liking. More importantly, though, heating the oil to pour on top of the aromatics releases the ingredients’ natural oils for a more flavorful dressing! I highly recommend using neutral oils (my fave is grape seed) so it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Key to Creaminess: To achieve a slightly sweet creaminess, I use Kewpie Japanese mayo. The main difference between Japanese and American mayo is that the former uses only yolks and is slightly sweeter. This produces an even richer creamy mayo!
  • Toast for a Deep Nuttiness: Even though you can buy toasted sesame seeds, it makes a world of difference if you toast them again before making the dressing. You’ll get much deeper flavors that are earthy, smoky, and nutty. DO NOT skip this step!
  • Grind Up Pure Flavor: For this recipe, I use a mortar and pestle to grind up all the ingredients. I LOVE using my mortar and pestle whenever I can. I noticed it blends all the ingredients together much more beautifully compared to when I’m simply mixing them together. This is the mortar and pestle I use.
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Beyond Just Salad Dressing

I’ve been raving about how amazing this salad dressing is on top of lush greens, however, don’t stop just there! Bottle this liquid gold up because it’s also SO good on noodles, marinades, or dipping sauces. Yep, it’s EXTREMELY versatile!

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Goma Dressing Recipe | Creamy Sesame Dressing

Author: Mikha S.

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

This creamy, zesty, nutty Goma dressing is the BEST thing to meet your crisp salad! Clear some space in your fridge - you're going to want this in batches!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 238 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil* adjust to how thin you like your dressing
  • 1 garlic grated
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon mirin
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil roasted
  • 3 tablespoons Japanese mayo

Instructions

  • Add sesame seeds to a dry pan and heat on medium-high. Toast sesame seeds for a couple of minutes, or until they turn slightly golden, then transfer them to a mortar. Keep the heat on the pan and add neutral oil to heat until it’s hot.

  • Meanwhile, grind sesame seeds using the mortar and pestle until it’s coarsely ground.

  • Add the remaining ingredients to a mortar except for the honey, sesame oil, & Kewpie Japanese mayo.

  • Once the oil is hot, carefully pour oil into the mortar and allow the ingredients to sizzle.

  • Mix in honey, sesame oil, & Kewpie Japanese mayo until creamy. Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy!

Notes

  • Neutral Oil:I highly recommend using a neutral oil, such as grapeseed, avocado, or vegetable oil, so it doesn't alter the flavor of the dressing.
  • Miso Paste:Miso paste can be easily found at local Asian or Japanese markets in the refrigerated section. I prefer going for the low-sodium version so I have more control over the saltiness. If regular miso paste is only available, you can add a little less then add more miso or soy sauce if more salt is needed. Remember, it's easier to add more!
  • Storage:Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container and mix well before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Exact calculations may vary. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. Linda Noegroho

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    Amazing.. yummy

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      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Linda 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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Goma Dressing Recipe | Creamy Sesame Dressing | Mikha Eats (2024)

FAQs

What is Goma dressing made of? ›

Combining the ingredients: In a bowl, add the ground sesame seeds, grated ginger, vegan mayo, rice vinegar, sugar, tamari (or alternative soy sauce), and sesame oil. Mixing the dressing: Stir all the ingredients until thoroughly combined, and the dressing has a smooth consistency.

What are the ingredients in Kewpie roasted sesame dressing? ›

Ingredients: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Water, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Brown Sugar, Sesame Seeds, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Egg Yolk, Xanthan Gum.

What do you do with Japanese sesame dressing? ›

Drizzle this dressing over a simple spinach or shredded lettuce salad, mix in an Asian coleslaw or add to a chopped Oriental chicken salad with almonds, shredded cabbage and carrots. From grilled chicken skewers to fried shrimp, rice paper rolls and potstickers, our Japanese Sesame Miso makes a fantastic dipping sauce!

What do you do with roasted sesame dressing? ›

It's creamy, deeply sesame flavored, and goes with so many more things besides salad. Like ranch, you can use it as a dip for all kinds of fried goodies, top it on some grilled veggies, or use it to baste simple roast chicken. And it has so much more flavor!

What is goma Flavour? ›

Goma (sesame seeds) find their way into many Japanese dishes, adding a subtle nutty, buttery flavor. Neri goma is similar to tahini but is typically made from unhulled sesame seeds which have been roasted for a longer period of time.

What does goma mean food? ›

('Goma' means sesame and 'ae' means to dress or mix in Japanese) The essence of Japanese cuisine is pre-seasoning of the ingredients before combining all ingredients at the end. Goma-ae is a simple dish but this "pre-seasoning" technique plays a very important role.

Do you need to refrigerate Kewpie sesame dressing? ›

Product Info: Kewpie Dressings

Yes, we suggest refrigerating them after opening. When did Kewpie launch its award winning Deep Roasted Sesame Dressings & Marinade? In 2000, the flavorful, bold, and rich Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing & Marinade was launched and won an award in 2016.

What is roasted sesame dressing made of? ›

Main ingredients: Soybean oil, egg, roasted sesame and mustard.

How do you thicken sesame dressing? ›

By grinding the sesame seeds with a pestle and mortar (or with a clean coffee grinder), it releases the seed oil and the toasted sesame fragrance. Grinned sesame seeds also help thicken the salad dressing.

Is sesame dressing the same as tahini? ›

Tahini: No They're Not The Same Thing. Double check your recipe, because they're not entirely interchangeable.

What do Japanese people put mayo on? ›

It's a delicious topping for savory pancakes like okonomiyaki, a regional specialty from Osaka, or simply mixed with rice and leftover protein. It also makes an addicting dipping sauce for foods such as fries and karaage, Japanese fried chicken. In short, there are many ways to eat Japanese mayo.

What is the difference between tahini and sesame sauce? ›

Tahini is sometimes listed as a substitute for sesame paste, but in my mind, the two aren't interchangeable. Though tahini is also made from white sesame seeds, those seeds are usually untoasted or lightly toasted. By comparison, toasted sesame paste is more assertive and aromatic and also thicker in texture.

What is Wafu and Goma dressing? ›

Dhs. 16.50. Wafu dressing, literally means "Japanese-style dressing" which is a vinaigrette-type salad dressing. The standard wafu dressing consists of a mixture of Japanese soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin and vegetable oil.

What does deep roasted sesame dressing taste like? ›

Become an addition to my cooking repertoire. Its rich and nutty essence adds a touch to every dish it accompanies. The highlight of this dressing is undoubtedly its sesame flavor. The warm and aromatic notes immediately capture your senses promising an experience with every drop.

Do I need to refrigerate sesame oil after opening? ›

Sesame oil and other unrefined oil

Unrefined nut oils, like sesame oil commonly used in Chinese cooking, should be refrigerated because they are prone to go rancid and lose their flavour. Refined oil of any origin, including peanut oil, will last indefinitely at room temperature.

What flavor is goma miso? ›

Creamy goma miso is a classic Japanese dressing that adds a warm, nutty flavor to any dish, not just salads. This recipe calls for Japanese sesame paste, which is typically made with roasted sesame seeds for a deeper, toastier flavor.

What is the difference between salad goma and salad Wafu? ›

One popular Japanese salad dressing is called "Goma dressing" or "sesame dressing". It is made with ground sesame seeds, soy sauce, vinegar, and other seasonings. Another popular dressing is "Wafu dressing", which is a simple dressing made with soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetable oil.

What is goma paste? ›

Japanese sesame paste is called neri goma (練り胡麻, ねりごま). “Neri” means kneading, and “goma” means sesame seeds. The smooth paste is made by grinding the toasted sesame seeds. The grinding process allows the seeds to break down and produce an aromatic and flavorful puree that has a very thick consistency.

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