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Sesame Garlic

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Sesame Garlic Japanese Dipping Sauce features a duo of punchy raw garlic and savory roasted garlic blended with stone-ground sesame for its creamy, dippable texture.

Flavor profile

Heat 0/5
Sweet 3/5
Smoke 0/5

Ingredients

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Nutrition

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Serving size 1 tbsp. (18 g)
Calories 60
Sodium (mg) 300
Total carbs (g) 9
Total sugars (g) 6

Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).

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What reviewers say

Based on 1 web reviewsMostly positive

The sole third-party editorial review discusses Bachan's original BBQ sauce, noting its complex flavor profile that incorporates garlic and sesame notes alongside ginger. The reviewer finds it sits between yakiniku and teriyaki sauces, with a sweet-salty balance that performs well on rice and chicken dishes. It is described as a Japanese-American fusion invention rather than strictly traditional.

Pros

  • Complex flavor with ginger, garlic, and sesame
  • Good shiny glaze and aroma when cooked
  • Versatile for simple preparations like yaki onigiri or teriyaki chicken

Cons

  • Sweeter than traditional Japanese teriyaki
  • Includes non-traditional elements like tomato paste and vinegar
  • “I can taste ginger, garlic, and sesame. It tastes somewhere between the Japanese yakiniku sauce and teriyaki sauce.”
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  • “It's a great Japanese American invention with more complexity in flavor and endless possibilities. I highly recommend it.”
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