Sour Cream Sesame Dip

Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Sour Cream Sesame Dip, a creamy, flavorful fusion of tangy sour cream, rich toasted sesame oil, and an umami kick from soy sauce. This quick and easy dip, ready in just 10 minutes, combines the zesty brightness of lemon juice with the warm spice of garlic powder and ground ginger, perfectly balanced by toasty sesame seeds and fresh scallions. Its velvety texture and bold flavors make it a must-have for party platters or casual grazing sessions. Serve it chilled with an assortment of fresh veggies, crispy crackers, or crunchy chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as simple as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon scallions (finely chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of sour cream and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise.

Step 2

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce over the mixture.

Step 3

Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger to the bowl.

Step 4

Toast 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 5

Mix the toasted sesame seeds into the dip mixture along with 1 tablespoon of finely chopped scallions.

Step 6

Season the dip with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 7

Stir everything thoroughly until well combined and smooth.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the dip chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(327.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073.5

Total Fat 108.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 173.8mg	0%
Sodium 887.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.4mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 69.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 10.8%