Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe
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Japanese Ginger Dressing Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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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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.