Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 (1.5 cups total)
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Salad
Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing
Description
This dressing combines freshly grated carrots and ginger with rice vinegar, tamari soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and water. The ingredients are blended until mostly smooth but retaining some texture for body. The taste balances the sweetness and earthiness of carrots with the spicy warmth of ginger, acidity from rice vinegar, savory tamari, and the nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil.
The dressing can be used to complement greens, grain bowls, or as a flavorful dip. Its fresh vegetable base gives it a brightness and complexity beyond standard vinaigrettes. It is made in a blender or food processor for ease and consistency.
After preparation, refrigerate the dressing and it will keep for about a week, allowing time for flavors to meld further.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1/4 cup ginger grated
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the grated carrots, ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and water and blend until everything is pureed, but still has some texture.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the ingredients or seasonings as needed. Pour the dressing into a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Your dressing will keep a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8(1.5 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3Tbsp | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2673IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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