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Coriander and toasted sesame salad dressing, from The Perfectly Dressed Salad by Louise Pickford. Photography, Ian Wallace.
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 large green onions, or scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 tbsp coriander, or cilantro leaves
1 tsp caster or superfine granulated sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tsp sesame oil
salt
fresh pepper
Dry fry the sesame seeds in a small frying pan over a medium heat until toasted and starting to release their aroma. Cool and transfer to a blender.
Blend to a paste with the spring onions/scallions, coriander/cilantro, sugar, vinegar, soy and a pinch of salt.
Add the oils and blend again until amalgamated.
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Recipe from The Perfectly Dressed Salad by Louise Pickford Ryland Peters and Small, $20.95; www.rylandpeters.com Photography by Ian Wallace