Sesame Soy Dressing for One
Elevate your meals with this quick and flavorful Sesame Soy Dressing for One—a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet with a hint of nutty richness. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this single-serving recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar, enhanced with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness and a fragrant touch of garlic and ginger. Whether you drizzle it over crisp salads, grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce, this versatile dressing is easily adjustable to your taste with a splash of water for thinning. Top with sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch and an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for anyone seeking a small-batch, homemade condiment packed with bold, umami goodness!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
Step 3
If the dressing is too strong, stir in 1 teaspoon of water to thin it out to your desired taste and consistency.
Step 4
Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a bit of crunch and additional flavor.
Step 5
Serve immediately drizzled over your salad, grain bowl, or use it as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (42.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 79.4 |
| Total Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 577.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.8g | |
| Protein 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 17.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 76.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories