Japanese Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing

Name: Japanese Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds ( (see note)); 3 tablespoons Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise ((see note)); 3 tablespoons neutral flavoured oil ((see note)); 1 ½ tablespoons Japanese soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons mirin ((optional, see note)); 2-3 teaspoons honey or brown sugar (or sub a sweetener of your choice); ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)