Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe
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Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe
Description
This dressing begins by processing peeled fresh ginger, carrot, shallot, and garlic until finely pureed. The addition of white miso and soy sauce provides umami depth, while rice wine vinegar adds acidity and brightness. A hint of sweetness from sugar or honey balances the sharper flavors. Neutral oil forms the base, with a touch of roasted sesame oil lending a subtle nutty finish. The ingredients emulsify into a creamy, consistent dressing.
The resulting dressing has a balanced profile with fresh, zesty ginger and mellow sweetness lifted by the vinegar’s tang and a savory edge from miso and soy. Its texture is smooth enough to coat greens evenly without overpowering their flavor. Adjustments can be made to increase acidity, sweetness, or saltiness according to taste.
Serve this dressing drizzled over fresh salad greens or use it as a sauce for grilled vegetables and proteins. Its combination of flavors adds a Japanese-inspired touch to simple dishes.
Ingredients
- ¼ c neutral oil
- ½ inch ginger peeled
- ½ medium carrot peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ medium shallot peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp white miso
- 2 tsp white cane sugar or honey
- ½ tsp sesame oil roasted
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mini food processor or strong blender, add all the ingredients and close the lid.
- Process until all the ingredients are pureed and emulsified.
- Taste test and adjust based on your preferences. If you want more savoriness, add more soy sauce. If you want more acid, add more rice vinegar. If you want more sweetness, add sugar.
- Serve over a bed of greens.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73.38kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.16g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.36g | 1% |
| Fat | 7.15g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.84g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.06g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.92g | 25% |
| Sodium | 178.18mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 25.47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.24g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 637.94IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3.71mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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