- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“A healthy and tasty sauce, perfect to accompany meat or fish dishes. Ideal for those who want a healthy and versatile option without needing much preparation time.”
What you need to know
- Molho saudável e saboroso
- Fácil de preparar em apenas 20 minutos
- Perfeito para acompanhamento de pratos de carne ou peixe
Ingredients
Main
- 1/2 cup of tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/4 cup of sesame oil
- 1/4 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of shoyu (soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Toasted sesame to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a blender or food processor, add the sesame paste (tahini).
- Add the sesame oil and soy sauce, mixing well.
- Add the lemon juice and minced garlic.
- Mix while adding the water little by little, until reaching the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Transfer to a bowl and finish with toasted sesame seeds on top.
Chef's tips
- Misture bem todos os ingredientes para obter uma consistência uniforme
- Prove ao final para ajustar o sabor
- Adicione gergelim torrado por cima para dar um toque de textura e sabor
Variations
- Adicione 1 colher de sopa de vinagre de maçã para dar uma pitada de acidez
- Substitua parte do óleo de gergelim por óleo de coco para dar um toque mais cremoso
- Adicione 1/4 xícara de ervilha torrada para dar um toque de textura
Substitutions
- Substituir a tahine por sumo de tomate para uma versão mais suave
- Usar óleo de amêndoas em vez de óleo de gergelim
- Substituir o shoyu por vinagre de maçã para uma versão mais ácida
How to store
Leave in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. After preparation, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
What to serve with
Accompany with meat or fish dishes, such as grilled chicken or breaded steak
Frequently asked questions
How long is the sauce good for after preparation?
Sesame sauce should be consumed immediately after making for best flavor.
How to make the sesame sauce?
Add the sesame paste to a container, add the sesame oil and soy sauce, mix well. Add the lemon juice and minced garlic. Mix while adding the water to reach the desired consistency.
What do I do if I want to use less toasted sesame?
You can reduce the amount of toasted sesame seeds on top as desired.
Can I use any type of sesame?
You can use any type of sesame available, but the sesame oil and tahini need to be sesame-based.
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