Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe

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4.5

117 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    584 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe

This Japanese Ginger Dressing combines yellow onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings blended into a smooth, flavorful dressing finished with sesame seeds. Its texture is slightly coarse from the seeds and fresh ingredients, balancing tangy, savory, and mildly spicy notes. Ideal for salads or as a dip, it delivers a bright and aromatic complement to fresh greens and vegetables.

Description

The Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe features chopped yellow onion, minced ginger and garlic, peanut oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, ground mustard, and seasonings processed to a smooth consistency before adding sesame seeds for texture and flavor. The mix achieves a balance of acidity from vinegar and lemon juice, sweetness from sugar, umami from soy sauce, and warmth from ginger and garlic.

The peanut oil serves as the dressing's smooth base, allowing flavors to meld, while sesame seeds add a subtle crunch and nutty aroma. The dressing can be prepared in a small food processor for controlled texture and ease.

This vibrant dressing complements crisp salads, grilled vegetables, or can serve as a dipping sauce, enhancing dishes with its refreshing ginger brightness and balanced savory flavor.

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Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons yellow onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced or grated
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced or grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except sesame seeds into a small food processor and pulse for 1 minute, or until desired consistency. Stir in sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 923mg (38%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin C 12.6mg (14%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 584 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 923mg 38%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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