Wasabi Soy Dressing

The essence of sushi in a dressing. The secret is properly dissolving the wasabi: because the paste is oily, it resists mixing with watery soy sauce. Lime juice and sesame oil help bridge this gap, creating a harmonious, spicy-salty emulsion suitable for dipping or salads.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 50 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small bowl
  • Whisk or fork

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Whisk wasabi paste with lime juice until smooth.

Tip: Acid helps dissolve the dense paste better than soy sauce.
2

Stir in soy sauce and water.

Tip: Water prevents it from being too salty.
3

Drizzle in sesame oil and mix.

Tip: Oil will separate eventually; stir before serving.
4

Top with sesame seeds.

Tip: Toast seeds first for crunch.

Recipe FAQ

Powder or paste?
Both work. Powder must be mixed with water first. Tube paste is convenient.
Too hot!
Add water or a drop of honey to tame the heat.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds