Sauces and Dressings

Sesame Sauce

Makes 3 cups

Sesame Sauce

Makes 3 cups

This familiar restaurant-style hibachi sauce pairs very well with red meats.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 51 (71% from fat) / carb. 3g / pro. 1g / fat 4g / sat. fat 1g / chol. 0mg / sod. 101mg calc. 2mg / fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • ¾cup toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼cup plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1-inchpiece fresh ginger, peeled
  • ¼cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1cup chicken broth, low sodium

Preparation

  1. Put sesame seeds and oil into the blender jar. Secure lid.
  2. Select Speed 5 and press Start. Blend until a thick paste forms, about 10 seconds. Scrape down sides if necessary.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients, in the order listed, to the blender jar with the sesame paste. Secure lid. Select Speed 10 and press Start.Blend until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve at room temperature.