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Goma Miso Dressing

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A bowl of Gomadare with it's ingredients.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele

Creamy goma miso is a classic Japanese dressing that adds a warm, nutty flavor to any dish, not just salads. This recipe calls for Japanese sesame paste, which is typically made with roasted sesame seeds for a deeper, toastier flavor. Tahini may be used as a substitute, but note that the flavor will be milder. Try this dressing on any salad you like, as a dipping sauce for grilled meat, or as an accompaniment with simmered meat and vegetables.

This recipe was excerpted from 'Atsuko's Japanese Kitchen' by Atsuko Ikeda. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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