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Please read my (https://www.justonecookbook.com/privacy-policy/) disclosure policy . This simple Japanese Sesame Sauce (Goma Dare) is creamy, flavorful, and savory. Use it as a dipping sauce for shabu shabu (Japanese hot pot) or try it with steamed vegetables, cold or hot tofu, green salad, and somen or udon noodles. The possibilities are limitless! (Glass bowls containing two types of Goma Dare (Japanese Sesame Sauce).) Japanese Sesame Sauce, or Goma Dare (胡麻だれ), is one of the dipping sauces typically served with the Japanese hot pot, (https://www.justonecookbook.com/shabu-shabu/) Shabu Shabu . However, there’s so much more to this flavorful and creamy condiment. It is as wonderful as a dressing for salads and noodle dishes, or as a sauce to pair with grilled or steamed veggies and tofu! Let me show you how make Goma Dare from scratch, with just a few simple ingredients. Table of Contents What is Goma Dare? Ingredients for Goma Dare How to Make the Best Sesame Sauce What is Nerigoma (Japanese Sesame Paste)? Cooking Tips Delicious Ways to Use Goma Dare (Mason jars containing Goma Dare (Japanese Sesame Sauce).) What is Goma Dare? Goma (胡麻, ごま) refers to sesame seeds, while Dare or Tare (たれ) translates to sauce in Japanese. Pronounced as [Goh-mah Dah-Leh ], this delectable sauce is made from Japanese sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and dashi (Japanese soup stock). Its consistency is smooth and creamy, offering a harmonious blend of nutty, sweet, salty, and umami flavors. It enhances the taste of whatever you’re dipping or dressing without overshadowing the inherent flavors of the food. Whenever I prepare Goma Dare for (https://www.justonecookbook.com/shabu-shabu/) Shabu Shabu , I make extra to refrigerate for later use in various dishes. (Glass bowls containing two types of Goma Dare (Japanese Sesame Sauce).) Ingredients for Goma Dare You can find the ingredients’ measurements in the recipe card below. Japanese sesame paste (nerigoma ) – More about it below. Sugar Soy sauce Rice vinegar – Try to use rice vinegar as it’s a lot milder than other kinds. Dashi (Japanese soup stock) – You can make it from scratch ((https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-dashi/) Kombu + Bonito Dashi or (https://www.justonecookbook.com/vegan-shiitake-kombu-dashi/) Vegan Dashi ) or use a quick and easy (https://www.justonecookbook.com/dashi-packet/) Dashi Packet (I used this method for this recipe). You can also make dashi using water and (https://www.justonecookbook.com/dashi-powder/) Dashi Powder . Salt Jump to Recipe How to Make the Best Sesame Sauce All you need to do is to mix everything. I recommend mixing the sesame paste and sugar first and making sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding any liquid ingredients. Then, add the soy sauce and rice vinegar, followed by the dashi. Taste it and adjust it with salt. What is Nerigoma (Japanese Sesame Paste)? Nerigoma (ねりごま) is a Japanese sesame paste made by grinding whole toasted white sesame seeds into a paste. There are both white sesame and black sesame pastes, so make sure to choose the white sesame paste for this recipe. (Nerigoma White Sesame Paste) (A food processor containing freshly ground Nerigoma (Japanese white sesame paste).) Where to Find Nerigoma You can find nerigoma on Amazon ((https://amzn.to/3Jv6Zy1) here and (https://amzn.to/3YySDAN) here ) or in Japanese grocery stores. You can also get Chinese sesame paste (zhī ma jiàng, 芝麻酱) from Asian grocery stores. I have never tried it, but I assume it’s similar to the Japanese variety. You can get a Mediterranean sesame paste called tahini at most American grocery stores; however, it’s similar yet not quite the same as the Japanese variety in terms of texture and taste. Tahini is made from hulled, raw sesame seeds, which is why it’s lighter in color and less flavorful. I assume everyone will be using a different type of sesame paste for this recipe, so please adjust the amount as needed. How to Make Sesame Paste on Your Own Another option is to (https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-sesame-paste/) make your sesame paste from scratch using roasted sesame seeds and a food processor. With just one ingredient (sesame seeds!), you can make a beautiful paste, and here’s (https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-sesame-paste/) the tutorial on how to make sesame paste. (Mason jars containing Goma Dare (Japanese Sesame Sauce).) Cooking Tips Mix the sesame paste REALLY well. Do this before measuring as the paste separates from the oil while stored in the jar. Reduce the amount of the same paste if you’re using a homemade version. Your homemade sesame paste is very rich, flavorful, and thick, so you don’t need as much as the store-bought one. Some high-end sesame paste brands also offer a thick paste, so adjust accordingly. You need enough liquid to make a smooth sesame sauce. While you’re gradually adding liquid to the sesame paste, you will see the paste start to solidify, like when chocolate seizes ((https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/how_tos/8359-a-surprising-tahini-thickener) read this article ). Don’t panic. If you add more liquid, it will become smooth again. To make a really good sauce , use high-quality sesame paste (or make a homemade version!), make a strong, concentrated dashi, and use just the right amount of salt to bring out the flavors. But go easy with the soy sauce as it will only make the sauce darker by adding more. (Dip your cooked shabu shabu ingredients in sesame sauce and enjoy!) Delicious Ways to Use Goma Dare Goma Dare is amazing for dipping the ingredients when you enjoy shabu shabu, but don’t stop there! You can certainly use it for many more dishes. Below are some of my favorite ways to enjoy the sauce. If the sauce is too thick for a dish, you can dilute it with dashi. Add more rice vinegar to make it a refreshing salad dressing! (https://www.justonecookbook.com/shabu-shabu/) Shabu Shabu (https://www.justonecookbook.com/steamed-vegetables-with-miso-sesame-sauce/) Steamed Vegetables or Grilled Vegetables – asparagus, potatoes, cabbage, carrot, and more! (https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-tofu-cold-tofu-hiyayakko/) Cold Tofu or (https://www.justonecookbook.com/hot-tofu-yudofu/) Hot Tofu (https://www.justonecookbook.com/udon-noodles/) Homemade Udon Noodles (https://www.justonecookbook.com/somen/) Somen Noodles (Mason jars containing Goma Dare (Japanese Sesame Sauce).) Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for ourfree (https://www.justonecookbook.com/subscribe/) newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! 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(https://www.justonecookbook.com/wprm_print/how-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare) Print (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FGoma-Dare-Sesame-Sauce-7066-I-2.jpg&description=How+to+Make+Sesame+Sauce+%28Goma+Dare%29&is_video=false) Pin Prep Time: 5minutes mins Total Time: 5minutes mins Servings: 2 (one batch yields ½ cup, or 120 ml) Ingredients US Customary Metric 1x 2x 3x ▢ 3 Tbsp (https://www.justonecookbook.com/sesame-paste-neri-goma/) Japanese sesame paste (neri goma) (if using a thick paste like my (https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-sesame-paste/) Homemade Sesame Paste or (https://amzn.to/3ZWD47i) Wadaman brand ; use 4 Tbsp for a thin and smooth paste like Kadoya brand or tahini(https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-sesame-paste/) ) ▢ 4 tsp sugar ▢ 1 Tbsp (https://www.justonecookbook.com/soy-sauce/) soy sauce ▢ 4 tsp (https://www.justonecookbook.com/rice-vinegar/) rice vinegar (unseasoned) ▢ 2 Tbsp (https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-dashi-jiru/) dashi (Japanese soup stock) (I used a (https://www.justonecookbook.com/dashi-packet/) dashi packet ; or use standard (https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-dashi/) Awase Dashi , (https://www.justonecookbook.com/dashi-packet/) (https://www.justonecookbook.com/dashi-powder/) dashi powder , or (https://www.justonecookbook.com/vegan-shiitake-kombu-dashi/) Vegan Dashi ; a strong, concentrated dashi makes a more flavorful and delicious sauce(https://www.justonecookbook.com/vegan-shiitake-kombu-dashi/) ) ▢ ⅛ tsp (https://www.justonecookbook.com/diamond-crystal-kosher-salt/) Diamond Crystal kosher salt Japanese Ingredient Substitution: If you want substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click (https://www.justonecookbook.com/ingredient-substitution-for-japanese-cooking/) here . Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions Before You Start… If you‘re here for the old version of my Sesame Sauce recipe, please see the Notes at the end of the recipe card. However, I highly recommend that you try this revised recipe! Gather all the ingredients. Please note that one batch yields ½ cup (120 ml), roughly 2 servings as a dipping sauce for (https://www.justonecookbook.com/shabu-shabu/) Shabu Shabu . If you also serve (https://www.justonecookbook.com/ponzu/) Ponzu dipping sauce alongside this sauce, then you may have enough for 4 servings. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce Ingredients) Mix your sesame paste really, really well before you measure it, as the oil tends to separate in the jar. Then, measure the sesame paste and add it to a small bowl. I used my Homemade Sesame Paste with a thick consistency, so I measured 3 Tbsp for one batch. Use 4 Tbsp if your paste is thinner. Tip: Use a silicone spatula to scrape it off the measuring spoon so you can measure it precisely. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 1) To Make the Sauce Add 3 Tbsp Japanese sesame paste (neri goma) and 4 tsp sugar to a small bowl and mix well until it is completely dissolved. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 2) Then, add 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 4 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned) and mix together. Did your sesame paste clump up? If your paste is different from mine, this may happen. Don‘t worry; we‘ll fix it in the next step. Tip: According to (https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/how_tos/8359-a-surprising-tahini-thickener) this article , sesame paste is full of carbohydrate molecules that are drawn to the liquid you add. This produces clumps and thickens the paste. The paste will continue to clump and thicken as you gradually stir in more liquid. Once you add enough liquid, though, the sauce eventually will thin out and become smooth. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 3) Gradually add 2 Tbsp dashi (Japanese soup stock) to the mixture, drizzling in a little bit at a time. Blend in the dashi completely before adding more. Tip: Why gradually? It‘s extremely hard to blend the thin liquid into the thick paste. It‘s easier to combine when you introduce the liquid slowly. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 4) Repeat, adding a bit of the dashi and stirring to combine before adding more. Once you‘ve blended in all the dashi, the consistency of the sauce should be smooth and liquid but still thick. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 5) Taste the sauce. Add ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt to taste and stir to combine. You also could add more soy sauce if you wish (this will make the sauce darker). Your Sesame Sauce is now ready to use. (Goma Dare Sesame Sauce 6) When Using Thin Sesame Paste or Tahini… Here, I made the sesame sauce using Kadoya brand sesame paste to share how it differs from using homemade paste. You can see that the sauce is much lighter in color. This paste is also thinner, similar to tahini, so I used 4 Tbsp of sesame paste for one batch of this sesame sauce. () To Serve Use this homemade Sesame Sauce as a dipping sauce for (https://www.justonecookbook.com/shabu-shabu/) Shabu Shabu . This rich and nutty sauce goes well with all kinds of food, including (https://www.justonecookbook.com/steamed-vegetables-with-miso-sesame-sauce/) Steamed Vegetables , (https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-tofu-cold-tofu-hiyayakko/) Cold Tofu or (https://www.justonecookbook.com/hot-tofu-yudofu/) Hot Tofu , (https://www.justonecookbook.com/udon-noodles/) Homemade Udon Noodles , and (https://www.justonecookbook.com/somen/) Somen Noodles . If the sauce is too thick for a dish, you can dilute it with more dashi. Add more rice vinegar to make it a refreshing salad dressing! To Store You can keep the sauce in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Notes My old sesame sauce recipe (Serves 2): Whisk together 2 Tbsp nerigoma (or tahini) , 3 Tbsp sake , 1 Tbsp ponzu , 1 Tbsp miso , 1 tsp sugar , 1 tsp mirin , 1 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar , 1 clove garlic , 1/2 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil , and 1/2 Tbsp roasted sesame oil . Nutrition Calories: 284 kcal · Carbohydrates: 19 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g · Sodium: 556 mg · Potassium: 199 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 4 IU · Calcium: 415 mg · Iron: 6 mg Author: Namiko Hirasawa Chen Course: Condiments Cuisine: Japanese Keyword: sesame seed ©JustOneCookbook.com Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any website or social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy (https://staging.justonecookbook.com/content-permissions/) here . Did you make this recipe? 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I would only like to comment that while most tahini available in the grocery stores are indeed quite light, both in flavour and colour, compared to nerigoma, not all tahini is. In Iraq and parts of Turkey and Syria for example, tahini is made with toasted sesame and is very comparable in flavour and colour to nerigoma, and would work as a substitute for anyone who has access to it! Regardless, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful sauce!(5 stars) (1) 1 Reply Naomi (JOC Community Manager) Admin (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Buwer! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Nami&... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-508046) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Buwer (Feb 26, 2024 3:03 am) 7 months ago Hi Buwer! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Nami’s recipe!And thank you so much for sharing your experience with Tahini.🥰 (0) 0 Reply Stephanie (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Thank you for adding your old recipe back! This recip... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-500701) (Share On Twitter) (Nov 16, 2023 10:58 am) 10 months ago Thank you for adding your old recipe back! This recipe is the best goma recipe. Highly recommend and so easy!(5 stars) (1) 1 Reply Naomi (JOC Community Manager) Admin (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Stephanie, We are glad to hear you enjoyed Nami... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-500723) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Stephanie (Nov 17, 2023 2:49 am) 10 months ago Hi Stephanie, We are glad to hear you enjoyed Nami’s old recipe.😊Thank you so much for your kind feedback and encouragement! (0) 0 Reply Teri C (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Perfect sauce for shabu-shabu! &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-489085) (Share On Twitter) (Mar 12, 2023 4:58 pm) 1 year ago Perfect sauce for shabu-shabu!(5 stars) (0) 0 Reply Naomi (JOC Community Manager) Admin (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Teri! Thank you so much for trying Nami’s re... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-489156) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Teri C (Mar 13, 2023 4:24 pm) 1 year ago Hi Teri! Thank you so much for trying Nami’s recipe and for your kind feedback!We are so happy to hear that you enjoy the sauce as much as we do. 🥰Happy Cooking! (0) 0 Reply Jenie Nabong (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi, thank you so much for all the recipes, i’m from t... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-463943) (Share On Twitter) (Mar 08, 2022 4:32 pm) 2 years ago Hi, thank you so much for all the recipes, i’m from the Philippines. Really appreciate it, my family always amazed whenever i cook your recipe, thank you again, God Bless you more(5 stars) (0) 0 Reply Naomi (JOC Community Manager) Admin (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Jenie! Thank you very much for reading Nami’... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-463977) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Jenie Nabong (Mar 10, 2022 1:11 am) 2 years ago Hi Jenie! Thank you very much for reading Nami’s post and trying her recipes!Nami and all of us at JOC are so happy to hear how much joy and excitement Nami’s recipe has brought to you!We hope you continue to enjoy our site.😊 Happy Cooking! (0) 0 Reply Karen Nguyen (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=hi Nami, Do you have a tahini sauce you would recomme... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-400645) (Share On Twitter) (Oct 30, 2020 6:02 am) 3 years ago hi Nami, Do you have a tahini sauce you would recommend? (0) 0 Reply Naomi (JOC Community Manager) Admin (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Karen, Nami usually uses Japanese Nerigoma and do ... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-401133) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Karen Nguyen (Nov 04, 2020 12:55 am) 3 years ago Hi Karen,Nami usually uses Japanese Nerigoma and do not use tahini sauce. Here’s a review from Minimalist Baker: (https://minimalistbaker.com/store-bought-tahini-review/) https://minimalistbaker.com/store-bought-tahini-review/ We hope this helps!🙂 (1) 1 Reply Chara (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=This is perfect! I love the taste, the amount, the ea... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-392736) (Share On Twitter) (Sep 11, 2020 6:04 pm) 4 years ago This is perfect! I love the taste, the amount, the ease of prep. I always have all the ingredients on hand. I love being able to mix this up anytime we need it. Arigatou~~(5 stars) (1) 1 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Chara! Thank you so much for trying this recipe an... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-392825) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Chara (Sep 11, 2020 11:04 pm) 4 years ago Hi Chara! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and I’m glad to hear you liked it! Arigato for your kind feedback. 🙂 (1) 1 Reply Hany Abbas (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=It’s a wonderful recipe &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-335756) (Share On Twitter) (Feb 01, 2019 6:31 pm) 5 years ago It’s a wonderful recipe (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Thank you for the kind words, Hany! &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-336239) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Hany Abbas (Feb 09, 2019 1:41 pm) 5 years ago Thank you for the kind words, Hany! (0) 0 Reply Kat (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I love your cook book. It’s the best Japanese c... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-211769) (Share On Twitter) (Mar 16, 2017 6:38 pm) 7 years ago I love your cook book. It’s the best Japanese cook book I’ve found. Thanks you for explaining everything so well. The dishes end up tasting and looking like the meals I have experienced in Japan and in Japanese restaurants so I am always please with the results. (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Kat! I’m so happy to hear your kind feedbac... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-213234) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Kat (Mar 19, 2017 8:39 pm) 7 years ago Hi Kat! I’m so happy to hear your kind feedback. Thank you for trying my recipes! 🙂 (0) 0 Reply Marie (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I discovered your site today and tried the sesame sau... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-123954) (Share On Twitter) (Jan 12, 2016 5:21 pm) 8 years ago I discovered your site today and tried the sesame sauce. It was a hit with the whole family. Thank you for sharing. (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Marie! I’m so happy you found my site and y... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-125124) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Marie (Jan 17, 2016 10:55 pm) 8 years ago Hi Marie! I’m so happy you found my site and your sesame sauce came out well! Thanks so much for trying my recipe! 🙂 (0) 0 Reply Lynn (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Is it for salads served in Japanese restaurants? &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-105758) (Share On Twitter) (Jul 12, 2015 6:03 pm) 9 years ago Is it for salads served in Japanese restaurants? (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Lynn! This Sesame Sauce is used for shabu shabu (... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-106431) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Lynn (Jul 17, 2015 6:37 am) 9 years ago Hi Lynn! This Sesame Sauce is used for shabu shabu (as dipping sauce). I think you’re interested in this Sesame Dressing recipe: (https://www.justonecookbook.com/sesame-dressing/) https://www.justonecookbook.com/sesame-dressing/ Hope that helps! 🙂 (0) 0 Reply kelly (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=This recipe was great. I bought some at a store and ... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-100719) (Share On Twitter) (May 12, 2015 6:55 am) 9 years ago This recipe was great. I bought some at a store and hated the fact that the main ingredient was high fructose corn syrup. Glad I have an alternative to store bought! Plus this recipe was ten times tastier! Thank you! (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=HI Kelly! I’m glad to hear you like the homema... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-100788) (Share On Twitter) Reply to kelly (May 12, 2015 10:13 pm) 9 years ago HI Kelly! I’m glad to hear you like the homemade sesame sauce! Thank you for your kind feedback. 🙂 xo (0) 0 Reply Vaniane (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I made your recipes and it was amazing!!! my husband ... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-100344) (Share On Twitter) (Apr 30, 2015 10:47 pm) 9 years ago I made your recipes and it was amazing!!! my husband could’t stop eating 🙂 thank youV Schello (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Vaniane! So happy to hear that! Thank you for yo... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-100345) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Vaniane (Apr 30, 2015 11:15 pm) 9 years ago Hi Vaniane! So happy to hear that! Thank you for your kind feedback! 🙂 (0) 0 Reply Yuli Wulandari (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Nami, Thanks a lot for your great recipes!!!! Domo ... &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-54660) (Share On Twitter) (Jul 28, 2013 7:58 pm) 11 years ago Hi Nami,Thanks a lot for your great recipes!!!!Domo arigatou 🙂 (0) 0 Reply Namiko Hirasawa Chen Author (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hi Yuli! Doitashimashite! 🙂 &url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justonecookbook.com%2Fhow-to-make-sesame-sauce-goma-dare%2F%23comment-54767) (Share On Twitter) Reply to Yuli Wulandari (Jul 30, 2013 5:20 am) 11 years ago Hi Yuli! 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