My friend introduced me to an amazing dip and I’ve become sorta addicted to it. She calls it The Sesame Dip of Goodness. It is. However, you probably wouldn’t give it a second look. It’s beige and a bit lumpy from the sesame seeds – it’s not vibrant or chic, and you might think it downright dowdy. The ingredient list is short and it doesn’t really hold many surprises. But somehow, together, everything works and becomes more than the sum of its ingredients. This dip is tangy and creamy and wonderful…and really freakin’ addicting.
When I recreated this for myself, I knew all the ingredients, but not the proportions, but I think I came up with a winner. I asked my friend if it would be okay to write about this dip on my blog, she gave her a-okay. She also told me that she got the recipe from a book called Entertaining Vegetarians
I’ve made this with both greek yogurt and the runnier plain no/low fat stuff and both work well here. I’ve only tried a 50/50 split between the mayo and the yogurt, but if you’re queasy about using mayonnaise, then I’m sure upping the yogurt content should be okay. This also makes an excellent salad dressing – just thin with a little lemon juice!
When my friend serves it at parties, she says that it’s one of the first thing that disappears once someone ventures for the first dip. I’m not surprised. And if her nearly-four year old daughter is any indication, this dip is super kid friendly too. It’s a great way to eat your raw veggies and I’ve noticed that now that this dip is in my regular rotation, I go through carrots and celery like a crazy person. Of course, other vegetables go well here, but carrots and celery are my serious faves.
elsewhere: Last week, I made a really tasty vegan coffee cake and you can find the recipe over at Poppytalk.
sesame dip of goodness
1/3 c plain yogurt (greek or the low fat kind works equally well)
1/3 c mayonnaise (I use the low fat stuff)
2 T soy sauce
1/4 c toasted sesame seedsdippers:
carrots, celery, snow peas, broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes or whatever vegetable captures your fancyAdd everything into a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Serve with raw vegetables.
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this sounds super tasty! I wonder if it would be any good to add some tahini.. I have a jar of the stuff getting lonely in the fridge.
Oh yum!
Not to be critical, but I needed this yesterday! I was asked to bring veggies + dip to an Oscar’s party and was pulling out my hair trying to find something creative + semi-healthy. I ended up going with a thai-peanut sauce type dip, but this looks much tastier. Need to try it soon.
I love trying to recreate a dish from memory — I’m sure it will be interesting to see the original recipe. This sounds delicious!
Elena, you could try, but I think it’s perfect as is. I love using tahini in salad dressings – search my site for a recipe! And I’ll be posting a tahini cookie soon.
Oooh, so sorry Rachel! I totally dropped the ball. I was going to publish this on Friday but everything got crazy. Bookmark this for next time?
Thanks DP, it’s a good one regardless.
You don’t find many Asian flavored dips out there so this recipe is definitely unique! I’m pretty sure I’d quickly become addicted as well.
I totally find myself going through more veggies whenever I have dips in the fridge too. I need to really stay on top of that and always have some handy! Although, I’m not a huge mayo lover, I do still love the sound of this dip. I’ll try it with more yogurt!
Dips are one of the most kid-friendly foods around! I swear my 5-year-old would eat anything, as long as it was served with a dipping sauce (which he affectionately refers to as “dippy”).
Yum! Bring it on, mayo and all! The dip sounds good and it may be just what I need in order to eat more celery, because on its own celery does not go into my mouth. The texture of the sesame seeds is a nice touch. Do you think adding black sesame seeds would make the dip look as if ants are crawling all over it? hehe!
Oooo! This sounds really good. I love the taste of toasted sesame seeds and soy sauce and I have long been friends. So unique!
Sounds like a wonderful dip
Wow – this looks so easy and uses staples that we always have lying around! I’m SO making this.
sounds so simple and delish…thank you!!
Ooo this sounds good and I love how simple it is! Celery is my favourite dipper too.
Joanne, I see dip addiction in your immediate future 🙂
So true, Jacqui about going through more veggies when dip is around. Try it with yogurt & let me know how it goes.
Here’s to more dippy, Gretchen!
Bijoux, I think this dip + celery will make your mouth much happier! Oooh, I like the addition of black sesame seeds sprinkled on top. Might make it prettier!
Yeah, I thought so too, NicoleD. Everything works so well together.
Thanks, Food Hunter.
Yes, so true, Jabba. Now what are you waiting for? 🙂
No problemo, Dmarie!
Agreed, Ashley.
This is similar to a salad dressing that is eaten a lot in Hawaii. If you want to up the sesame flavor I would recommend a few drops of Asian sesame seed oil.
The dip looks and sounds delicious…but look at those fabulous pyrex dishes!! I don’t think I have ever seen that shape and size before! Love them!
Simple take on a flavorful dip with those sesame seeds. Thanks for sharing.. I’m always on the lookout for vegetarian food!!
I discovered my daughter loves dip just recently. This is going on the list. You’re wonderful, as usual! xo
OMGosh! Am addicted to sesame seed – always say I’d eat them on anything, but never crossed my mind to make a dip. Hope you can’t die from eating them because I’ll be bringing this to the shop every day from now on – thank you!!
Who’s your friend? Maybe she got that recipe from me! ;]
I have that cookbook (it’s very good, btw) and have been making that dip for years (and hence have been handing out the recipe like mad) because it’s so damn good! No other dip will do.
Mmm my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Share the sesame love.
Tomfooloree introduced me to this dip (I ate most of it at one of her shindigs) and I couldn’t believe how easy it is. I don’t use the mayo – just all yoghourt or sometimes I throw in some sour cream. And I’ve been known to further fortify it with tahini and some nutritional yeast. Yum!
Wow, this looks so yummy and so simple to make! I’ve been on a huge sesame kick lately, so I’m definitely going to have to give it a whirl!
i love how easy this is! i would be tempted to add a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil as well… 🙂
Winnie, I love the tip about adding in some sesame oil. Next time for sure! And maybe a trip to Hawaii too would be nice 🙂
Thanks Hag! I love them and picked them up for a quarter each at the menno thrift on Fraser! score!!
Thanks Malli!
Achowlife, oooh, yes it’s hard to find something to satisfy a picky toddler. I hope you give this a whirl. I’m sure you’ll all love it!
Tomfooloree, so glad you know about this dip’s awesome power!!! Must make more!
Ha, love it Wendy! Good to know you’ve mixed it up – I’ll have to try your changes.
Thanks Cozy, it’s a great dip. Enjoy.
Do it, Irene! I’m sure it will make this dip even better (if that’s possible).
Mmmm! I love that I don’t have to wait to go shopping to make this… So simple, and luckily I have some plain Greek yogurt in the fridge! Looks like an awesome way to get kids (and boyfriends) to eat their vegetables. Thanks for sharing!
This sounds delicious. I love a dip for TV watching evenings in and will definitely be trying this one as an alternative to my adored hummous…
It’s always the not-so-pretty dishes that taste the best! And anyone who doesn’t like mayo is a crazy person. I can’t wait to try this!
*I’ve never used mayo either (yuck) – it’s delicious with just yogurt or with a combo of sr cream and yogurt, as Wendy said.
Hope you enjoy this one, Christine!
Oh yeah, Hannah, so perfect for tv watching 🙂
Agreed, Sarah.
Tomfooloree, I’ve heard from someone on Twitter who made this with sour cream & loved it. So glad this is flexible.
this is sooooo good! and easy! thank you!
I love this dip! and my kid and partner do to, I ran us out of celery with this one, and i resorted to a plain rice cake – a very sound chip replacement. yum yum. thanks for sharing.
Rach, so glad you love this!!
Glad to hear it, Julie. Hooray for eating up celery like a fiend 😉
This is fantastic! I used only four ingredients in my version…fermented homemade mayonnaise, sesame oil, tamari, toasted sesame seeds. I used the dressing on raw broccoli and sliced radishes. It is SO delicious! Thank you for this.
Jennifer, do tell me more about this fermented mayonnaise!! Sounds fantastic and I’m so glad you loved this dip!
All these years later and I still come back to this recipe every time I need to whip up a veggie plate for a party. Hands down the best veggie dip there ever was!