Dear foodies, get ready to bookmark this EASY RECIPE because I am about to reveal to you a HOMEMADE SAUCE that is a true game-changer in the kitchen!
Forget the usual ready-made dressings or ordinary ideas: this YOGURT, MISO, AND TAHINI SAUCE is a little creamy magic, a simple secret that, I assure you, is already making anyone who tastes it fall in love, just as the title suggests!
It’s that chef’s touch, but with a homely ease, that will make everyday dishes special.
Imagine a LIGHT SAUCE that is incredibly enveloping, where the unique umami flavor of MISO dances with the velvety richness of TAHINI and the delicate freshness of YOGURT.
It’s the perfect SALAD DRESSING to elevate a simple SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD or to add a gourmet touch to crispy SEASONAL BAKED VEGETABLES.
Imagine it accompanying a delicate STEAMED FISH FILLET or making a classic SIMPLE GRILLED CHICKEN irresistible.
And if you’re always looking for inspiration, don’t forget to browse through my ideas for QUICK SAUCES AND DRESSINGS on the blog!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All Seasons
- Energy 89.27 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.43 (g) of which sugars 2.43 (g)
- Proteins 6.32 (g)
- Fat 5.17 (g) of which saturated 0.74 (g)of which unsaturated 3.69 (g)
- Fibers 1.20 (g)
- Sodium 266.34 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons miso
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Half lemon (Juiced)
- Half tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- as needed fresh ginger (Grated)
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch white pepper
Tools
- 1 Bowl Pyrex
Steps
In a large bowl, put the 2 heaping tablespoons of white miso (or yellow, whichever you prefer for your sauce).
Add a couple of tablespoons of lukewarm water and stir vigorously with a fork or small whisk.
You need to dissolve the miso well until you get a smooth paste without the slightest lump; this is a small secret for a truly velvety homemade sauce!
Now, to the well-dissolved miso paste, add the 1 1/4 cups of plain Greek yogurt, the 2 heaping tablespoons of tahini, the juice from 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon (start with two and then taste!),
1 and a half tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 full teaspoon of toasted sesame oil.
Take the whisk again and mix carefully to perfectly blend all these ingredients.
You need to achieve a creamy, smooth dressing with a uniform color.
Your easy recipe for an amazing sauce is almost complete!
To bring out all the flavors, transfer the miso and tahini sauce to a clean bowl (or you can leave it in the same one), cover it with cling wrap in contact and let it rest in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes.
Ideally, even an hour, so the flavors have time to get to know each other and become friends!
After that, it will be ready to transform your FAVORITE SALADS, vegetables, or fish and chicken dishes.
Yogurt, Miso, and Tahini Sauce: Golden Tips, Storage, and Creative Variations
Here are some quick tips and ideas to fully enjoy your homemade sauce and customize it like a true chef!
Key Tips for Success:
Top Ingredients: The foundation of everything!
A great Greek yogurt, a delicate miso (white or yellow) and good tahini will make the difference in the flavor of your dressing.
Ultra-Smooth Miso: Always remember to dissolve the miso well with a drop of water or lemon juice to avoid lumps and achieve an ultra-velvety sauce.
Your Perfect Balance: Always taste! Adjust the acidity with lemon juice and the fluidity with water, one teaspoon at a time, until the sauce is exactly how you want it.
Rest Magic: Even just 20-30 minutes of resting in the fridge will allow the flavors of this special sauce to blend and become even better.
Easy and Quick Storage:
Store your fresh yogurt, miso, and tahini sauce in a glass jar with an airtight seal, in the fridge.
It will stay perfect for 3-4 days. Before using it, give it a stir: if it has thickened, just add a little water to bring it back to the right creaminess.
How to Best Utilize This Unique Dressing:
The versatility of this sauce will surprise you! It’s fantastic as:
Dream Dressing: For every type of CREATIVE SALAD, from mixed ones to richer ones with chicken, legumes, or grains.
Ideal Companion for Vegetables: Perfect with raw vegetables in pinzimonio, or to give character to steamed, grilled, or baked vegetables.
Gourmet Touch for Main Dishes: Delicious for accompanying BAKED OR GRILLED CHICKEN, fish (salmon, cod), or vegetarian alternatives like tofu and tempeh.
Secret for Bowls and Sandwiches: Use it to enrich Buddha bowls, poke, wraps, and sandwiches with unforgettable flavor.
Ideas for Delicious Variations (Customize Your Sauce!):
Add an even more personal touch to this miso and tahini sauce:
A Pinch of Character: Chili flakes, a few drops of your favorite hot sauce, or a hint of Dijon mustard.
Aromatic Freshness: Add finely chopped fresh herbs like chives, parsley, dill, or coriander.
An Exotic Touch: Try with a pinch of ground cumin or a zest of lime
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Miso, Tahini, and Yogurt Sauce: Your Questions, My Answers!
Can I substitute the miso or tahini in this sauce?
Miso and tahini are the real stars here, giving this dressing its unique character and the flavor that conquers!
Substituting them would significantly change the final result.
For this recipe, a white (shiro) or yellow miso is ideal for its delicacy, while tahini (100% sesame paste) is crucial for its creaminess and typical sesame aroma.
If you are looking for inspiration for other sauces, check out my QUICK SAUCE RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION!
Is this sauce suitable for children or does it have too strong a flavor?
The basic recipe for this yogurt sauce is not spicy and has a rich but balanced flavor.
If you omit the fresh ginger (or use just a pinch) and the white pepper, it is generally well-received even by kids who are curious to try new and enveloping flavors.
Just make sure to use a particularly sweet miso.
Besides salads, how else can I use this miso and tahini sauce?
Its versatility will surprise you! It is an exceptional salad dressing, but not only.
Try it as a dip for raw vegetables (a gourmet pinzimonio!), to accompany STEAMED WHITE FISH or simple grilled chicken.
It is also fantastic for enriching grain bowls or lightly spread on a tasty wrap or sandwich with GRILLED VEGETABLES.
My sauce turned out too thick (or too thin), what can I do?
It’s easy to fix! If your yogurt, miso, and tahini sauce is too thick, simply add some cold water, one teaspoon at a time, mixing well until you reach the fluidity you prefer.
If, on the contrary, it is too thin (which is less common using Greek yogurt and tahini), try adding, very cautiously, another half teaspoon of tahini or a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to give it a bit more body.
