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Sesame Ginger Tomato Sauce plated
Spicy Sesame Ginger Tomato Sauce for Asian dishes

Sesame Ginger Tomato Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Tomatoes aren't just for Italians! In Asia, they are often combined with ginger and sesame oil, revealing a completely new, exciting side of this vegetable. Sweet, sour, spicy, and nutty all at once.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 205 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Immersion blender
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice the tomatoes (you can leave the skin on if blending at the end). Grate the ginger and garlic.

Tip: Tomato skin contains a lot of pectin, which helps thicken the sauce.
2 ✓

Sauté the ginger and garlic in sesame oil over medium heat for 1 minute. It will smell amazing!

Tip: Sesame oil has a lower smoke point than sunflower oil, so don't overheat it!
3 ✓

Add the tomatoes, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.

Tip: Sugar and vinegar help break down the tomato fibers.
4 ✓

Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the juices thicken.

Tip: Evaporating the water is the goal.
5 ✓

Blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Taste and salt if needed (soy sauce is salty!). Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds when serving.

Tip: The toasted seeds add crunch (texture) to the cream.

Recipe FAQ

Why use sesame oil instead of olive oil?
The distinctive, toasted flavor of sesame oil is the soul of this sauce. Olive oil would feel out of place here.
I don't like spicy food, can I skip the chili?
Of course, it works without it, but a little heat (even just a pinch) highlights the sweet and sour flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds