Best 18 Sesame Ginger Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the tantalizing world of sesame ginger sauce, a versatile culinary creation that adds a unique blend of flavors to any dish. This exquisite sauce combines the nutty, aromatic essence of sesame seeds with the zesty, piquant bite of ginger, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect sesame ginger sauce, offering a collection of delectable recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting this delectable sauce that will elevate your dishes to new heights of flavor.

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GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



Grilled Tuna With Ginger-Sesame Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SESAME GINGER SAUCE



Sesame Ginger Sauce image

A great dipping sauce for chicken.

Provided by DPIEKARA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 ½ teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, ginger root, and water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 2178.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS



Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Toasted Sesame Seeds image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h19m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Wooden skewers (4-inch)
24 large shrimp
1/2 cup light soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup peanut oil, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat.
  • Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice and peanut oil together in a small bowl. Place shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat grill. Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Place shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME CRUSTED MAHI MAHI WITH SOY SHISO GINGER BUTTER SAUCE



Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi with Soy Shiso Ginger Butter Sauce image

Mahi mahi fillets are encrusted with black and white sesame seeds, and pan seared. The sauce is rich and creamy, and flavored with soy, ginger, shallots, and shiso (a Japanese herb related to basil and mint).

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 shiso leaves
coarse kosher salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine shallots, ginger, lemon juice, and white wine. Cook until liquid is reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to light boil. Reduce cream by half; do not burn. Stir in soy sauce, then transfer to blender. Blend on low while slowly adding butter, a few cubes at a time, until all of the butter is emulsified. Roughly chop or tear shiso, add to sauce, and blend for about 10 more seconds. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season both sides of the fillets with kosher salt and white pepper. Mix together white and black sesame seeds, and place in a plate or flat dish. Press the TOP side only of each fillet into the mixture, and press seeds into fish so it sticks. Make sure that the crusted sides are evenly crusted with the seeds. When oil is smoking, add fish, sesame seed side down to pan, and be careful of oil splatters. Pan sear fish for about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Place pan into oven, or transfer fish to baking sheet, and cook in oven for about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve sesame crust side up with ginger butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 191.9 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 775.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ASIAN SPICE RUBBED RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE-GINGER BBQ SAUCE AND BLACK AND WHITE SESAME SEEDS



Asian Spice Rubbed Ribs with Pineapple-Ginger BBQ Sauce and Black and White Sesame Seeds image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
3 cups fresh ripe pineapple chunks
1 habanero, chopped
1 cup fresh pineapple juice
2 cups hoisin sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 to 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (depending on sweetness of pineapple)
3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground star anise
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Spanish paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground star anise
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Thai chile flakes
2 racks St. Louis style pork ribs (12 ribs each), membranes removed
2 cups soy sauce
1/2 cup peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 bunch scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the garlic, ginger and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks and habanero and cook for 1 minute. Add the pineapple juice and cook until it caramelizes slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the hoisin, ketchup, brown sugar, ancho powder, mustard, honey, soy sauce, star anise and cinnamon and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper . Pour into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • For the ribs: Stir together the paprika, dry mustard, ground ginger, star anise, allspice, salt, pepper and Thai chile flakes in a bowl. Rub the ribs on the top side, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill with about 80 briquettes off to 1 side, or in a kamado-style ceramic charcoal cooker with the ceramic plate removed. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator 1 hour before grilling.
  • Combine 4 cups water, the soy sauce, ginger and garlic and divide between two heavy disposable pans.
  • If using a charcoal grill: Put one disposable pan of steaming liquid on the bottom grate of the grill on the opposite side of the coals. Put the top grate on and heat well. Put the ribs on the grill, top-side down, directly over the hot coals and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 10 minutes. Move the ribs to the other side of the grill, over the liquid, and place the other disposable pan with steaming liquid next to them over the coals. Put the lid of the grill on and open the vents on top halfway. Cook until the ribs are tender and juicy, about 2 hours. Add water as necessary to prevent scorching, and coals to keep the internal temperature between 225 and 250 degrees F.
  • If using the kamado-style ceramic charcoal cooker: Remove the ceramic plate and heat the grill rack. Put the ribs on the grill, top-side down, directly over the hot coals and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 10 minutes. Remove the ribs and rack and put in the ceramic plate. Put one disposable pan of steaming liquid on the plate, then return the rack and the ribs to the grill. Cover and cook until ribs are tender and juicy, about 2 hours. Add water as necessary to prevent scorching, and coals to keep the internal temperature between 225 and 250 degrees F.
  • If using charcoal, finish the ribs by moving them back over the hot coals and turning and basting with sauce for 15 to 20 minutes. If using the ceramic charcoal cooker, leave the plate in and brush liberally with sauce for 15 to 20 minutes before removing from the grill.
  • Combine the sesame seeds and sprinkle the tops of the ribs. Cut the ribs apart and put on a platter. Scatter the green onions over the top and serve.

ORANGE-GINGER SESAME SAUCE



Orange-Ginger Sesame Sauce image

Make and share this Orange-Ginger Sesame Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Sauces

Time 23m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 ounce ginger, chopped
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan combine sugar, vinegar, garlic and ginger.
  • Cook on low. heat for eight minutes or until caramelized.
  • Add all the other items, bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Note: I had to add about 1 tblspn corn starch to thicken sauce for my liking.

SESAME-GINGER SAUCE



Sesame-Ginger Sauce image

This quick sauce does an excellent job of tying the components of this pork chop dinner together. It's also excellent over mixed greens, or tossed with cold noodles.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or mini food processor, blend sesame seeds, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons water until well combined. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream until combined.
  • Sauce can be used right away or refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

SESAME ENCRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GINGER-SOY SAUCE



Sesame Encrusted Chicken Breasts With Ginger-soy Sauce image

Serve this on a bed of steamed rice or couscous. Be careful when browning the chicken, not to let it burn. That's why it's finished off in the oven. Enjoy this wonderful recipe from Cooking with Caprial-American Bistro Fare!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each
salt and black pepper
1 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
1/2 cup wine, mirin (or any good rice wine)
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F. For the chicken breasts, season chicken with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix sesame seeds and chile flakes and then dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture to coat them. Heat vegetable oil in a large saute pan until smoking hot. Add chicken brests and brown each side well, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a baking pan. Bake for another 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken breasts are just cooked through.
  • For the sauce,while the chicken breasts are baking, heat veg. oil in the same pan you removed them from. Add the garlic and gingerroot and saute until you can smell the aroma, 1 to 2 minutes over high heat. Add mirin wine and boil over high heat until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and boil over high heat to reduce a bit, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • If the chicken breasts are finished cooking by this time, remove them from the oven and allow to stand. Add hoisin sauce and chile sauce to saute pan and bring to a boil. Season with sesame oil, basil, and soy sauce.
  • Serve chicken breasts over steamed rice or couscous. Serve half of the sauce over the chicken and the remainder on the side. This will not be a very thick sauce; it is meant to be thin and light. Enjoy!

CRAB POT STICKERS WITH SESAME-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



Crab Pot Stickers with Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce image

Categories     Ginger     Appetizer     Fry     Quick & Easy     Crab     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

For dipping sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
2 1/2 teaspoons water
1 scallion
6 ounces jumbo lump crab meat
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
12 won ton or gyoza wrappers, thawed if frozen
cornstarch for dusting plate
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • In a small bowl whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients.
  • Chop scallion and pick over crab meat to remove any bits of shell and cartilage. Break up larger pieces of crab.
  • In a dry small heavy skillet toast sesame seeds with salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Add egg white and gingerroot to seeds and lightly beat. Gently stir in crab and scallion and season with salt and pepper. Put 6 won ton wrappers on a dry surface, keeping remaining wrappers in package, and lightly brush edges with water. Mound about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper. Gather edge of each wrapper up and around filling and form a waist with wrapper (filling should be exposed and level with top of wrapper). Lightly dust a plate with cornstarch and arrange pot stickers in one layer. Make 6 more pot stickers in same manner.
  • In a large nonstick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and fry pot stickers, flat sides down, until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water down side of skillet. Cover skillet and steam pot stickers over moderately low heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove lid and cook pot stickers until any water is evaporated.
  • Serve pot stickers with dipping sauce.

CRAB POT STICKERS WITH SESAME-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



Crab Pot Stickers With Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce image

Make and share this Crab Pot Stickers With Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 1/2 teaspoons water
1 green onion
6 ounces jumbo lump crab meat
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
12 wonton wrappers or 12 gyoza skins, thawed if necessary
cornstarch, for dusting plate
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the first 6 ingredients (soy sauce through water).
  • To Make the Pot Stickers: Chop the green onion and pick over crab meat to remove any bits of shell and cartilage. Break up larger pieces of crab.
  • In a dry small heavy skillet toast sesame seeds with salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Add egg white and ginger to seeds and lightly beat. Gently stir in crab and green onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put 6 wonton wrappers on a dry surface, keeping remaining wrappers in package, and lightly brush edges with water. Mound about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper. Gather edge of each wrapper up and around filling and form a waist with wrapper (filling should be exposed and level with top of wrapper). Lightly dust a plate with cornstarch and arrange pot stickers in one layer. Make 6 more pot stickers in same manner.
  • In a large nonstick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking, and fry pot stickers, flat sides down, until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water down side of skillet. Cover skillet and steam pot stickers over moderately low heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove lid and cook pot stickers until any water is evaporated.
  • Serve pot stickers with dipping sauce.

SESAME CRUSTED MAHI MAHI WITH SOY SHISO GINGER BUTTER SAUCE



Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi With Soy Shiso Ginger Butter Sauce image

Mahi mahi fillets are encrusted with black and white sesame seeds, and pan seared. The sauce is rich and creamy, and flavored with soy, ginger, shallots, and shiso (a Japanese herb related to basil and mint). Use either as a substitute, they work perfectly well.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup sake or 1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 shiso leaves
kosher salt
white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine shallots, ginger, lemon juice, and sake or white wine. Cook until liquid is reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to light boil. Reduce cream by half; do not burn. Stir in soy sauce, then transfer to blender. Blend on low while slowly adding butter, a few cubes at a time, until all of the butter is emulsified. Roughly chop or tear shiso, add to sauce, and blend for about 10 more seconds. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season both sides of the fillets with kosher salt and white pepper. Mix together white and black sesame seeds, and place in a plate or flat dish. Press the TOP side only of each fillet into the mixture, and press seeds into fish so it sticks. Make sure that the crusted sides are evenly crusted with the seeds. When oil is smoking, add fish, sesame seed side down to pan, and be careful of oil splatters. Pan sear fish for about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Place pan into oven, or transfer fish to baking sheet, and cook in oven for about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve sesame crust side up with ginger butter sauce.

SALMON CAKES WITH CREAMY GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



Salmon Cakes with Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
2 (15-ounce) cans salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
5 scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, or 6 tablespoons nonfat Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Remove crusts from the bread, break into pieces, and process in a food processor until you get a fine bread crumb. In a large bowl, flake apart the salmon with a fork. Add the egg and mix well. Finely chop 4 of the scallions and add to the bowl. Add the water chestnuts, cilantro, pepper, and the bread crumbs and mix well. Shape the mixture into 12 patties.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil over a medium heat. Add 6 patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to the pan, and cook the rest of the salmon cakes, 5 minutes on each side.
  • Chop the remaining 1 scallion. Serve salmon cakes with the sauce and garnish with scallion.
  • If using regular yogurt place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel. Put the strainer over a bowl and place in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 30 minutes.
  • Place drained yogurt or Greek-style yogurt into a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 135 milligrams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TUNA BURGER WITH TOFU GINGER SESAME SAUCE



Tuna Burger with Tofu Ginger Sesame Sauce image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound sushi-grade fresh tuna
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spicy sprouts, for garnish
4 ounces tofu
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 fresh red chile, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the tuna into chunks, add them to a food processor, and pulse a few times to break up the pieces. In a bowl mix the soy sauce, oil, lime juice, cilantro, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the tuna and process until well blended. Form into 4 patties and grill.
  • For the sauce, cut the tofu into chunks and put them into a blender with the ginger, cilantro, chile, sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, water, and salt and pepper, to taste. Puree, taste, and adjust seasoning. Top the burgers with the sauce and garnish with the spicy sprouts.

GINGER-SESAME TOFU SAUCE BY DEBORAH MADISON



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Entered for safe-keeping, requesting my vegetarian friends to test this for me. From "This Can't Be Tofu!" by Deborah Madison. This has the texture of a thin mayonnaise, and can be drizzled on cubes of fresh tofu, over romaine salad or cole slaw, or over grilled fish or chicken (if you aren't vegetarian). Over sauteed vegetables this can add an unexpected accent.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon tahini or 1 tablespoon sesame paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 ounces silken tofu
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the first 7 ingredients (through the lime juice) in the small bowl of a food processor and process until well blended, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tofu, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and continue processing, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until you have a smooth, green-flecked sauce.
  • Taste for salt and season with pepper, to taste.
  • If sauce is too thick for your taste, or it thickens in the refrigerator, thin it by whisking in water as needed.

SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA WITH CARROT-GINGER SAUCE



Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Carrot-Ginger Sauce image

The savory gingery sauce on this dish is a perfect foil for sesame-coated tuna steaks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium carrot (2 ounces), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh peeled ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Coarse salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds, preferably mixed black and white
4 tuna steaks (each 6 to 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine carrot, ginger, scallion whites, vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, 3 tablespoons canola oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides of blender jar as necessary (add up to 1 tablespoon more water, if necessary, to adjust consistency). Season with salt.
  • Place sesame seeds on a rimmed plate. Season tuna steaks with salt, then press both sides of the steaks into seeds to coat.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish in skillet 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (if steaks are particularly large, cook them in 2 batches).
  • Serve fish topped with sauce and sprinkled with reserved scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 99 g

SALMON CAKES WITH CREAMY GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



SALMON CAKES WITH CREAMY GINGER-SESAME SAUCE image

Categories     Fish     Fry

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
2 (15-ounce) cans salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
5 scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Remove crusts from the bread, break into pieces, and process in a food processor until you get a fine bread crumb. In a large bowl, flake apart the salmon with a fork. Add the egg and mix well. Finely chop 4 of the scallions and add to the bowl. Add the water chestnuts, cilantro, pepper, and the bread crumbs and mix well. Shape the mixture into 12 patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil over a medium heat. Add 6 patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to the pan, and cook the rest of the salmon cakes, 5 minutes on each side. Chop the remaining 1 scallion. Serve salmon cakes with the sauce and garnish with scallion. Per serving: Calories: 414; Total Fat: 19 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 40 grams; Total carbohydrates: 17 grams; Sugar: 3 grams Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 135 milligrams; Sodium: 741 milligrams Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce: 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, or 6 tablespoons nonfat Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce If using regular yogurt place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel. Put the strainer over a bowl and place in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 30 minutes. Place drained yogurt or Greek-style yogurt into a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth. Yield: about 2/3 cup

SESAME-CRUSTED FISH WITH BUTTER AND GINGER SAUCE



Sesame-Crusted Fish With Butter and Ginger Sauce image

This recipe came out of a 2005 kitchen cage match between Mark Bittman and the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, in which Bittman, the home cook, sought to cook Chef Vongerichten's food more simply and perhaps just as deliciously. Judging by the quality of this particular dish, he succeeded.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sesame seeds
4 skinless fillets like black sea bass or red snapper, 6 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or canola
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Heat large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Put seeds on plate. Season fillets with salt and pepper and turn in seeds, patting to coat fillets as fully as possible with seeds. Add oil to skillet and when it shimmers add fillets.
  • Brown fish on 1 side for a couple of minutes, then brown on other side for a minute or two. Remove skillet from heat, transfer fish to plate (even if not done) and place plate in oven.
  • When skillet has cooled slightly, put over medium heat. Add butter, and when it melts add ginger. About 30 seconds later, add soy sauce and 1/4 cup water and stir to blend. Return fillets to skillet, along with accumulated juices.
  • Turn heat to medium and cook fillets for about 1 to 3 minutes until desired doneness, turning 3 or 4 times. (If the pan dries out, add 2 or 3 tablespoons water.) Fish should be done when a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance at fillet's thickest point. Serve pan juices over fish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SESAME CHICKEN WITH GINGER SHIITAKE CREAM SAUCE



Sesame Chicken with Ginger Shiitake Cream Sauce image

The sauce on this dish is addictive. You will not be able to stop eating it! (Pamela's recipe was awarded first place in the Mushrooms Every Day, Every Way contest"Main Event" category.)-Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons wasabi mustard
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place sesame seeds in a shallow bowl; dip chicken in sesame seeds., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook and stir the mushrooms, ginger and garlic in soy sauce and butter for 3 minutes. Add cream and mustard; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 45g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic provide the best flavor for this sauce. If you only have dried ginger or garlic powder on hand, use half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Toast the sesame seeds: Toasting the sesame seeds brings out their nutty flavor. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, umami flavor.
  • Use a neutral-flavored oil: A neutral-flavored oil, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, will allow the other flavors in the sauce to shine through.
  • Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to your taste: The amount of honey or maple syrup and red pepper flakes you add to the sauce can be adjusted to your taste. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.

Conclusion:

This sesame-ginger sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's great as a dipping sauce for chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, or as a marinade for grilled meats. You can also use it to stir-fry vegetables or noodles, or as a finishing sauce for a bowl of rice. With its sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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