- 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.
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.
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
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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
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