Sesame Dressing
2 tbsp sesame seed or tahini
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
Place sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over moderate heat until golden brown and seeds begin to jump. Grind the seeds in a mortar and pestle to a smooth paste. Alternatively, you can use tahini. Mix in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If the dressing is too thick, add a bit of water.
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¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp water or hondashi
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp sesame seed paste or tahini
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
Combine rice vinegar, water/hondashi, miso and sesame seed paste (see recipe under sesame dressing) or tahini and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place in refrigerator until ready to use. Add finely chopped chilli or wasabi to spice.
This sauce can be made 2-3 days ahead of use.
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Ginger Sesame Sauce
½ tsp grated ginger or to taste
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup sake
½ tsp sesame oil
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Chilli Soy Sauce
Soy sauce
Shichimi togarashi* or fresh red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
Combine soy sauce and chilli to taste.
* A seven spice mix, based on hot peppers, which can be found in most asian supermarkets.