Best 7 Miso Sesame Dressing Recipes

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Miso sesame dressing, a staple in Japanese cuisine, captures the harmonious balance between sweet, savory, and umami flavors. Its versatility extends beyond salads, as it complements a wide array of dishes, including grilled meats, steamed vegetables, and rice bowls. With its rich, nutty aroma and creamy texture, this dressing elevates any meal to a culinary masterpiece. This article delves into the art of crafting the perfect miso sesame dressing, guiding you through the selection of ingredients, the blending process, and creative variations to suit your palate. Unlock the secrets of this flavorful dressing and transform your culinary creations into unforgettable experiences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MISO-SESAME DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup white miso paste
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl, whisk together the miso, water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. While whisking constantly, gradually add the peanut and sesame oils until you have a creamy dressing. Use now or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

MISO, CARROT, AND SESAME DRESSING



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soy     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sesame     Sesame Oil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup white miso
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup white miso, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot, 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 cup water in a resealable container. Cover and shake vigorously until well combined. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

SESAME-MISO SALAD DRESSING



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Try this dressing on a salad of thinly sliced carrots, cucumbers, baby spinach, and sliced oranges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons white miso
3 tablespoons white or brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy toasted sesame oil
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup plain (not toasted) sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 scallion, minced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together miso, vinegar, sugar, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Whisk in orange juice. In a steady stream, slowly whisk in the plain sesame oil until smooth. Stir in scallion.

MISO SESAME SALAD DRESSING



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A delicate and creamy Asian style miso salad dressing flavored with sesame tahini and lemon juice. Great over delicate greens or baby spinach for a delicious and easy salad!

Provided by Margaret

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup warm water
⅓ cup white miso
⅓ cup tahini
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the water, white miso, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SESAME TUNA WITH SOY MISO DRESSING



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This recipe is served at a seafood restaurant in Royal Oak, Michigan. The sesame covered tuna is done medium rare inside (almost like sushi) and has a fantastic soy miso dressing drizzled over the top. One of the best seafood dishes I love!

Provided by Steve Gold

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 24m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup sesame seeds, divided
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon wasabi powder
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3 fluid ounces milk
2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1.12 ounce) package miso soup mix
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sesame seeds, seasoning salt, white pepper, onion powder, wasabi powder, kosher salt and flour; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs and milk.
  • Dip tuna steaks in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated on both sides. Press on as many extra sesame seeds as possible, so it is well coated. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tuna steaks for 2 minutes per side, and immediately remove from heat. The inside of the fish should still be red.
  • To make the soy miso dressing, mix together the miso soup mix and soy sauce. Heat in a small saucepan or microwave, and drizzle over steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 46.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 2307.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

STRING BEANS WITH SESAME-MISO DRESSING (SAYA-INGEN GOMA AYE)



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Adapted from Susan Fuller Slack's "Japanese Cooking". The dressing is equally good over other cooked vegetables like broccoli or zucchini.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb small fresh string bean, ends trimmed
1 tbsp.dry toasted sesame seeds, ground to a paste
2 tablespoons miso (white or yellow)
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)
1 additional tbsp dry toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Steam beans 12 minutes or until crisp-tender, OR cook in boiling salted water 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into iced water to cool 10 minutes. Drain again and pat dry. To cut the beans, fit a food processor with slicing blade. Trim beans to fit feed tube horizontally. With lid in place, stack beans in feed tube, then push beans through feed tube with food pusher while motor is running. OR, cut beans diagonally into 2-inch lengths with a sharp knife.
  • Add miso, sugar,mirin, lemon juice, soy sauce, and optional lemon zest to ground sesame seeds. Gently toss mixture with prepared beans. Garnish with a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds before serving.

MISO SESAME DRESSING



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Great light dressing to pair with cabbage or romaine lettuce, fresh mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds! Place greens in a bowl and add garnishes. Ladle toasted sesame dressing around salad and toss to coat greens evenly. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

Provided by eayers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ¼ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk miso paste into rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth. Stir honey, ginger, sesame oil, lime juice, and sesame seeds into the vinegar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 242.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The flavor of your dressing will depend on the quality of the ingredients you use, so make sure to use the best miso, sesame oil, and rice vinegar you can find.
  • Adjust the ingredients to your taste. The recipe is a starting point, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste. If you like a sweeter dressing, add more honey or maple syrup. If you like a spicier dressing, add more ginger or red pepper flakes.
  • Use the dressing on a variety of dishes. This dressing is great on salads, grilled vegetables, tofu, and tempeh. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This miso sesame dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dressing, give this recipe a try.

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