Japanese Sesame Steak Sauce

Rating: 3.94 stars
33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

This sesame-flavored beef dipping sauce is an imitation of a classic often served at Japanese restaurants and also at a popular chain of steakhouses in Alberta, Canada. Though it may seem odd at first, you too will soon fall in love with the mixture of flavors!

By labuanlady
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Whisk the tahini, soy sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, ginger, and paprika together in a bowl. Gradually stir the water into the mixture until you reach a desired consistency. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
121.7 calories; 3.2 g protein; 4.7 g carbohydrates; 1.3 mg cholesterol; 488.5 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

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Most helpful positive review

ZssMama
Rating: 5 stars
12/07/2009
I am in LOVE with this sauce and frequent the restuarant that it is served at just for this sauce. Now I can finally make it at home! Upon first taste it tasted a little heavy on the ginger but letting it sit for about 20 minutes in the fridge made all the flavors meld. LOVE IT! Thanks so much my search is over. Try it you won't like steak without it after trying it! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Judith
Rating: 3 stars
10/27/2009
I am sorry but I just didn't care for this sauce as written. I found that for me it was very strongly tahini flavoured and a bit gritty in texture. But I kept adding quite a bit of mayonnaise about 1 tsp sesame oil more garlic and about 1 Tbsp very finely minced fresh ginger. So in the end I am afraid I completely changed the recipe but made it more appropriate for our tastes. I used it as a dip for toasted ravioli which is also on this site and it was a nice compliment. Thank you Laurieloo for posting this recipe. Read More
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(13)
33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2
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ZssMama
Rating: 5 stars
12/07/2009
I am in LOVE with this sauce and frequent the restuarant that it is served at just for this sauce. Now I can finally make it at home! Upon first taste it tasted a little heavy on the ginger but letting it sit for about 20 minutes in the fridge made all the flavors meld. LOVE IT! Thanks so much my search is over. Try it you won't like steak without it after trying it! Read More
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(17)
Judith
Rating: 3 stars
10/27/2009
I am sorry but I just didn't care for this sauce as written. I found that for me it was very strongly tahini flavoured and a bit gritty in texture. But I kept adding quite a bit of mayonnaise about 1 tsp sesame oil more garlic and about 1 Tbsp very finely minced fresh ginger. So in the end I am afraid I completely changed the recipe but made it more appropriate for our tastes. I used it as a dip for toasted ravioli which is also on this site and it was a nice compliment. Thank you Laurieloo for posting this recipe. Read More
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(13)
adrian_man13
Rating: 3 stars
12/30/2010
While this sauce is similar in consistency to what is served in the aforementioned restaurants it isn't accurate. There is no mayonnaise in the actual sauce but it is made in a similar way to mayo (ie it's an emulsion). Read More
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Joyousblue
Rating: 1 stars
01/19/2011
I was disappointed. I lived ia alberta for 25 years and had fun trying to guess which restaurant this is from. My guess is "The Keg" but I have been gone for a long time so who knows there coukd be a whole new chain I don't know about!! As far as this recipe I didn't like it. I did add sugar and a little balsamic vinegar which helped. Te each their own taste I guess. Read More
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Shawna
Rating: 5 stars
04/22/2010
I hae been looking for this recipe for so long!! I have been buying this sauce from the alberta restaurant and now i'm so happy I can make it at home! Thank You!!! Read More
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kkmac
Rating: 5 stars
09/14/2009
I have been trying to figure out how to make this steak sauce forever!!! I now live in Ont. and used to get my family to ship the original sauce out to me from Alberta now I can make it at home. If you have never tryed this before beware....it is very addicting hahaha. Going to make it tonight. Read More
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Greg Gevas
Rating: 3 stars
11/29/2011
Too salty as is. I'd cut the soy sauce by at least half. Read More
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jessimc
Rating: 5 stars
04/19/2010
This was very yummy! I am often accused of liking "weird" stuff and this meets my standard very deliciously! Use a stick blender for super-fast mixing. Read More
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twb744
Rating: 3 stars
06/01/2010
This was pretty good but it received 3 stars from me due to the very strong ginger taste. Next time I'll try cutting the ginger quantity in half. Read More
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