Goma Dare (Sesame Sauce)

A creamy, nutty sauce often used for cold noodles or shabu-shabu

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, ground

• 1 tablespoon miso

• 1 tablespoon mirin

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1–2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)

• Optional: ½ teaspoon rice vinegar or shikuwasa juice

Method:
Grind sesame seeds and mix with remaining ingredients until smooth. Thin with water as needed.

Uses:
Cold noodle salad dressing, dipping sauce for vegetables or tofu.