Goma dressing (Japanese sesame dressing)
Nutty toasted sesame, tamari and rice vinegar. Spoon it over blanched spinach, shredded cabbage, cold noodles or grilled chicken.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 95kcal
- 8.6gcarbs
- 1.5gof which sugars
- 5.9gfat
- 1.4gsaturates
- 2.2gprotein
- 0.7gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes, shaking, until golden and popping. Tip onto a plate to cool slightly.
2 min - 2
Grind the warm seeds in a mortar or spice grinder until about three quarters are powdery. The oils will release and it will smell strongly nutty.
- 3
Tip into a small bowl and stir in the tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and water until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Taste and add a drop more vinegar or water to taste. It should be nutty, salty and slightly sweet.
- 5
Use straight away, or keep in the fridge for 5 days and stir before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
