Roasted Sesame Dressing

Ingredients (6 oz)

• 27 g White sesame seeds (3 tbs)
• 45 g Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise (3 tbs)
• 41 g Neutral-flavored oil (3 tbs)
• 23 g Japanese soy sauce (1½ tbs)
• 15 g Rice vinegar (1 tbs)
• 10 g Mirin (2 tsp)
• 21 g Honey or brown sugar (2-3 tsp)
• 2 g Toasted sesame oil (½ tsp)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Toast Sesame: Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high, stirring constantly. Once golden, lower heat and continue until deep brown. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
2. Grind: Grind toasted seeds with a mortar and pestle until mostly fine, leaving some whole seeds.
3. Finish: Add remaining ingredients, mix well until honey is fully dissolved, and adjust seasoning.
4. Store: Refrigerate and shake before using. Keeps for several weeks.

Chef's Notes

• You can grind the sesame seeds in a spice grinder, but don't over-grind.
• Avocado oil is ideal for its neutral flavor, though any neutral oil will work.
• Honey or brown sugar can be swapped for another sweetener of your choice.
• Kewpie mayonnaise gives the most authentic flavor.
• Choose Mirin without corn syrup or added sugar.
• This is a Kewpie copycat recipe

Volume Measurements

Ingredient (g)	8 oz	12 oz	16 oz	20 oz	24 oz
White Sesame Seeds	40	59	79	99	119
Mayonnaise	66	99	132	165	198
Avocado Oil	60	90	120	150	180
Soy Sauce	34	51	67	84	101
Rice Vinegar	22	33	44	55	66
Mirin	15	22	29	37	44
Honey	31	46	62	77	92
Sesame Oil	3	4	6	7	9