Japanese Carrot-Ginger Salad Dressing
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4.9
Japanese Carrot-Ginger Salad Dressing
Description
The Japanese Carrot-Ginger Salad Dressing starts by steaming carrot pieces until softened, which softens their natural sweetness and texture, making them easier to puree. These steamed carrots are combined with fresh minced ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, neutral oil, sugar, and salt. Blending until completely smooth yields a creamy, balanced dressing with a vibrant color and a harmonious mix of sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
The fresh ginger adds a sharp, zesty brightness that pairs well with the carrot’s sweetness and the acidity of the vinegars. The soy sauce introduces a subtle umami depth, while sugar balances the overall flavor. The oil provides a smooth mouthfeel to the dressing, making it versatile for dressing greens or vegetables.
This dressing is best served chilled as the recipe suggests refrigeration after blending. It can accompany a variety of salads or act as a flavorful dip for fresh vegetable sticks.
Adjustments to the sweetness, saltiness, or acidity can be made based on taste preferences by tasting and tweaking the ingredients after blending, ensuring the dressing suits individual flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot cut into 1-inch sections (or use baby-cut carrots
- ½ cup of water
- 3 tablespoons ginger minced fresh
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon neutral oil canola, vegetable, etc.) oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Put the carrots in a bowl, add the water, cover with a plate, and microwave for 5 minutes. Alternately, put the carrots and water in a small pot, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until the carrots are cooked through.
- Add the carrots, water, and remaining ingredients to a blender, and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until cold.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger and carrots for the freshest and brightest flavor.
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly to achieve a smooth and creamy texture; scrape down blender sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning elements like salt, sugar, and vinegar to balance flavors to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3564IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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