Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing
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Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing
Description
Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing incorporates minced fresh ginger and white miso to provide a distinctive umami and spicy foundation. The mixture of canola and toasted sesame oils adds both a neutral base and a nutty aroma. Lime juice offers acidity to brighten the dressing, while honey balances the savory and tart components with sweetness. Soy sauce and two types of vinegar—rice and apple cider—introduce complexity and depth.
The dressing is whisked or shaken to emulsify the ingredients, resulting in a smooth and cohesive texture. Sesame seeds provide a subtle crunch and enhance the sesame flavor. This dressing's balance of salty, sweet, tangy, and savory notes makes it suitable for a variety of uses, from salad dressings to marinades and dipping sauces.
It can be stored refrigerated for about a month, maintaining its flavor and freshness. For vegan options, honey can be replaced with sugar or agave syrup. Shaking or stirring just before serving helps maintain its emulsified state, ensuring the texture remains consistent.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and minced (from about a 2-inch piece, fresh
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- lime juice juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral-tasting oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar unfiltered is best
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl, or shake together in a jar, until smooth and emulsified.
- Just before serving, you may have to shake or stir it again.
Notes
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one month to maintain freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with sugar or agave syrup without affecting the flavor balance.
- Shake or whisk the dressing again before serving as ingredients may separate during storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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