This Japanese inspired Goma Miso Dressing, is super easy to whip up and it's sure to pack all of your dishes with umami!
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Making dressing and condiments at home like this Tahini or this Chinese Chilli Oil is so much fun and gives you room for customization! So make sure to whip up a batch of this wonderful and super versatile Goma Miso Dressing too!
With its combination of rich sesame and savoury miso, is perfect on salads, roasted or steamed vegetables, noodles, or as a marinade, adding a burst of flavour and a creamy texture to any dish.
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🥢What is Goma Miso Dressing
Goma miso dressing is a flavourful Japanese sauce that blends toasted sesame seeds (goma - 胡麻) with miso paste, creating a rich, nutty, and savoury dressing. The miso adds a salty depth, while the sesame provides a creamy, roasted flavour. This simple yet complex dressing is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is perfect for those who love bold, umami-rich flavours.
🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe
Nutty and Creamy: The toasted sesame seeds give goma dressing a deep, roasted flavor that enhances any dish.
Versatile: You can use this dressing on salads, steamed vegetables, noodles, or even as a dipping sauce for sushi and dumplings.
Healthy Ingredients: Made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients, goma dressing is naturally vegan and can easily be made gluten-free with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Quick to Make: You can whip up homemade goma dressing in just a few minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
🔪 How to Make Goma Miso Dressing in Just 5 Minutes!
STEP 1 - Grind Seeds
Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, ground the sesame seeds according to your preferences: more for a smoother dressing, less (coarsely) for a textured sauce.
STEP 2 - Toast the Seeds
Add sesame oil to a pan, followed by ground sesame seeds and gently roast over low heat until fragrant and slightly coloured.
STEP 3 - Mix Miso Paste & Soy Sauce
Dissolve the miso paste in the soy sauce until smooth and creamy.
STEP 4 - Combine and Enjoy
Add maple syrup to the sesame seed, stir well and warm it all for no longer than 30 seconds.
Remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce + miso mixture. Stir well to combine and use it in your favourite recipes!
✍🏻Variations
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for some heat.
Citrus Zing: Add a splash of lemon or lime juice for a bright, refreshing twist.
Sweeter Variation: For a sweeter dressing, increase the amount of sugar or maple syrup.
🥡Storage
Once the dressing is ready, store in a jar or an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep for up to 2 weeks.
🍛 Where to Use it
Salads: Pour over leafy greens, cucumber salads, or a cold soba noodle salad for an instant flavour boost.
Vegetable Bowls: Toss steamed or roasted vegetables like green beans, spinach, pak choi, broccoli in goma miso dressing for a satisfying side dish.
Miso Aubergine: This dressing makes an amazing miso aubergine, just follow the steps you find in this recipe using this dressing instead.
Dipping Sauce: Use as a dipping sauce for sushi, spring rolls, or grilled tofu for an umami-rich addition.
Marinade: Goma miso makes an excellent marinade for tofu, tempeh, or mushrooms, infusing them with deep, savoury flavours.
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