Oriental sesame dip
Soy, vinegar and toasted sesame dip, also a coleslaw dressing. Makes 2½ cups
A thin, tangy dip of soy sauce and white vinegar with vegetable and sesame oils, toasted sesame seeds, chilli and garlic. Serve it with spring rolls, chilled or warmed. It's also a great dressing for coleslaw: toss and chill for up to 3 days, and add shelled sunflower seeds before serving.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar1 cup
- 1 cup soy sauce1 cup
- ½ cup vegetable oil½ cup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
- ½ tsp red chilli flakescrushed
- 1 pinch red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garlic paste
- 1 pinch saltor to taste
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Whisk 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 cup soy sauce, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds, ½ tsp red chilli flakes, 1 pinch red chilli powder, ½ tsp garlic paste and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl.
Step 2: Leave the mixture to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
60 minStep 3: Chill or warm it before serving, and serve with spring rolls. To use as a coleslaw dressing, toss the coleslaw in it, chill for up to 3 days, and add shelled sunflower seeds just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 65 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 1 g
- Fat
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does oriental sesame dip take?
- About 5 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 20 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of distilled white vinegar?
- Cider vinegar or rice vinegar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of soy sauce?
- Tamari, same amount (gluten free).
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