Sesame-Miso Vinaigrette (Goma Miso)

Step 1: Place sesame seeds in a small frying pan and toast over medium-high heat while shaking pan to avoid burning (they burn easily). When they begin to pop, remove from heat.

Step 2: Reserve 2 teaspoons of seeds for sprinkling on salad and place the remaining seeds in a mortar and with a pestle, grind them roughly.

Step 3: Mash the miso into the ground seeds to form a thick paste.

Step 4: Add vinegar into the mixture and whisk in oil slowly until emulsified.

Step 5: Whisk again just before dressing the salad.

Step 6: Sprinkle the reserved seeds over salad.