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A close-up of a creamy beige mixture in a speckled bowl, topped with scattered black sesame seeds.

Miso Ginger Sauce

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A simple and flavorful condiment built from pantry staples, this miso ginger sauce comes together in minutes and delivers umami. Use it on roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, rice bowls, or as a salad dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Course: Dressing/Condiment
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 knob fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 teaspoon mirin or a few pinches of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white miso
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Mortar and pestle or microplane/grater
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the chopped garlic and grated ginger until very smooth.
  2. Stir in the mirin (or sugar), miso, vinegar, sesame oil, and water until fully emulsified.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning: more vinegar for brightness, more miso for salt, or more mirin for sweetness.
  4. Garnish with toasted black sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Storage: Keeps in an airtight jar in the fridge for about a week. It will thicken slightly as it chills, so let it sit out for a few minutes or stir in a splash of water to loosen it back up before using.

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