Sesame Dipping Sauce

• 3 tablespoons:soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon:sesame oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoon:rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon:toasted sesame seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon:sugar
• 1 scallion,:finely chopped

Preparation

1. Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
2. In a small, heavy, dry skillet over medium heat, add the sesame seeds and stir until they darken a bit.
3. Remove and crush seeds. Add to soy mixture with sugar and scallions. Makes 1/2 cup. This recipe can be doubled or tripled.

This sauce can be served cold or room temperature for dipping and is great warm poured over steamed vegetables