Sesame Marinade and Dressing for Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil, such as Loriva brand
• 1 small shallot, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 3 small garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon scallion whites, cleaned, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic scapes or green garlic, cleaned, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons low salt tamari sauce, organic
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 1/3 cups filtered water
• 3 tablespoons dark cane sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon grass, inner leaves, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil