Toasted Sesame Sauce

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water

1. Preheat the oven to 350* F.
2. Toast sesame seeds on a baking sheet 10-15 minutes, until most of the seeds turn a rich brown(watch carefully so as not to burn).
3. Let cool.
4. In a spice grinder(or coffee grinder) or food processor, grind about half the sesames seeds in a batches.
5. Combine the ground and whole sesame seeds in a bowl.
6. Add remaining ingredients, and whisk well.
7. Put the sauce into a jar and seal it.
8. Let the sauce sit for 1 hour while flavors mix.
9. You can store sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
10. Enjoy!

sesame seeds, dark sesame oil, tahini, garlic, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/toasted-sesame-sauce-224821 (may not work)