Goma Dare (Sesame Sauce)

Name: Goma Dare (Sesame Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Toasted sesame paste (neri goma, or tahini) — 80 g (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp); Soy sauce — 30 ml (2 tbsp); Rice vinegar — 20 ml (4 tsp); Sugar — 15 g (1 tbsp); Mirin — 15 ml (1 tbsp); Sesame oil — 5 ml (1 tsp); Water — 60 ml (1/4 cup)

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Ingredients

Toasted sesame paste (neri goma, or tahini) — 80 g (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
Soy sauce — 30 ml (2 tbsp)
Rice vinegar — 20 ml (4 tsp)
Sugar — 15 g (1 tbsp)
Mirin — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
Sesame oil — 5 ml (1 tsp)
Water — 60 ml (1/4 cup)

Method

Whisk sesame paste with a little water in a mixing bowl until smooth and loosened.
Add soy sauce and rice vinegar, whisking to combine.
Stir in sugar and mirin.
Add sesame oil.
Adjust consistency with more water until pourable but still rich and creamy.

Cultural Background: A rich, nutty sesame-based dipping sauce, goma dare is a beloved accompaniment to shabu-shabu hot pot and cold noodle dishes, its creamy texture and deep sesame flavour offering a comforting counterpoint to lighter, citrus-based ponzu.

Tips: • Adding the water gradually while whisking prevents the sesame paste from seizing into clumps. • Japanese neri goma (toasted sesame paste) gives the most authentic result, though tahini is a reasonable substitute.

Variations: • Add a small amount of grated garlic for extra depth. • Use as a dressing for cold noodle salads as well as a hot pot dipping sauce.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Reheating: Not applicable; served cold or at room temperature. Nutrition (per serving) Approx. 55 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 4.5 g fat, 3 g carbohydrate per 15 ml serving. FAQs What is goma dare traditionally used for? A dipping sauce for shabu-shabu hot pot, and a dressing for cold noodle dishes like hiyashi chuka. What is neri goma? Japanese toasted sesame paste, richer and more intensely flavoured than most tahini; tahini remains a workable substitute.

FAQs: What is goma dare traditionally used for? A dipping sauce for shabu-shabu hot pot, and a dressing for cold noodle dishes like hiyashi chuka. What is neri goma? Japanese toasted sesame paste, richer and more intensely flavoured than most tahini; tahini remains a workable substitute.