Japanese Style Dip

4 servings

15 minutes

Japanese-style dip is a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese ingredients that creates a rich, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor. Nuts, sesame, and onion add depth and texture while apple and honey provide a light fruity note. Mitsukan sauce and mirin enrich the dip with subtle umami tones, while soy sauce and sesame oil complete the composition with a rich Eastern aroma. This dip is perfect for vegetables, snacks, and even seafood, adding complexity and richness to them. Its origin can be linked to the Japanese philosophy of flavor balance where sweet, salty, sour, and umami combine. Such a dip can easily become the highlight of your table by adding a touch of Eastern perfection to any dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 181.3
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 11.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.2g

Ingredients

• Roasted peanuts: 35 g
• Roasted cashews: 25 g
• Roasted sesame: 3 tsp
• Onion: 30 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Mitsukan sauce: 2 tsp
• Mirin: 2 tsp
• Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 1 tsp
• Apple: 40 g

Cooking steps

1. Place nuts, sesame seeds, onion, apple (peeled), garlic, honey, mitsukan, mirin, soy sauce in the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Roasted peanuts: 35 g
   • Roasted cashews: 25 g
   • Roasted sesame: 3 teaspoons
   • Onion: 30 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Mitsukan sauce: 2 teaspoons
   • Mirin: 2 teaspoons
   • Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Apple: 40 g

2. Grind thoroughly to a paste consistency.

3. Add sesame oil and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon