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Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe
5 from 21 votes

Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe

Japanese Ginger Dressing blends fresh ginger, carrot, garlic, and shallots with savory miso, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, emulsified with neutral and sesame oils. The result is a smooth, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing with bright, aromatic notes. This recipe yields a versatile dressing that complements fresh greens or can be used as a dipping sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 7338 kcal
Course: Salad, Condiments, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, American

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

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  1. In a mini food processor or strong blender, add all the ingredients and close the lid.
  2. Process until all the ingredients are pureed and emulsified.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve over a bed of greens.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7338

% 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.