Ingredients
JAPANESE COUNTRY COOKBOOK
SESAME SAUCE
3 oz toasted white sesame seeds
1/4 cup japanese soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 tsp togarashi
1 tbsp chopped white onion
DAIKON SAUCE
1/2 cup japanese soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup grated daikon
1 dash togarashi
1 water as needed
CREAMY MIZUTAKI SAUCE
1 eggs
1 tbsp vinegar
1 cup oil
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tbsp japanese soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin or dry sherry
1/3 cup beef broth
Directions
Togarashi is a Japanese seasoning made of crushed red pepper and other
condiments, blended into a powder. Red or black pepper may be
substituted.
Editor's note: According to studies, uncooked eggs may not be safe
since, in rare instances, they may carry salmonella. If you are
reluctant to eat raw egg, an egg substitute such as Egg Beaters may
be used.
Sesame sauce: Grind sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle or a small
blender. Combine with soy sauce, oil, vinegar and water. Place garlic,
togarashi and onion on a separate plate for diners to add as they
wish. Place sauce in small individual dishes for each diner.
CREAMY MIZUTAKI SAUCE Combine egg, vinegar and 1/4 cup of the oil in a
blender. Process until creamy. Slowly add remaining oil at high speed
until mixture resembles mayonnaise. Transfer to a bowl and add sour
cream, soy sauce, main and broth. Place sauce in small individual
dishes for each diner.
DAIKON SAUCE: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, daikon and togarashi. Add
enough water to achieve a light sauce consistency. Place sauce in
small dishes for each diner.
Sesame sauce, PER SERVING: 170 calories, 4 g protein, 3 g
carbohydrate, 17 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 692 mg
sodium, 7 g fiber.
DAIKON SAUCE PER SERVING: 15 calories, 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate,
0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1,373 mg sodium, 0 g fiber
CREAMY MIZUTAKI SAUCE PER SERVING: 370 calories, 2 g protein, 1 g
carbohydrate, 40 g fat (7 g saturated), 41 mg cholesterol, 361 mg
sodium, 0 g fiber.
Posted 10-05-93 by STEPHEN CEIDEBURG on F-Cooking
MM by MMCONV and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253,
Internet sylvia.steiger@lunatic.com, moderator of GT Cookbook and
PlanoNet Lowfat & Luscious echoes
Servings: 6 servings
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