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Umeboshi Salad Dressing (Made with Japanese Pickled Plums)
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Umeboshi Salad Dressing (Made with Japanese Pickled Plums)

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 pickled plums umeboshi
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ¼ tsp dashi granules
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil toasted

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Remove the seeds of 4 pickled plums (umeboshi). Finely chop the skin and flesh, then use the flat side of the knife to flatten and mash it into a paste.
  2. Add the umeboshi paste, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar and ¼ tsp dashi granules to a small saucepan and heat on medium while stirring occasionally.
  3. When the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it gently bubble for about 30 seconds while stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  4. Pour the mixture into a heatproof jug and add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Whisk until combined.
  5. Enjoy with your favorite salad vegetables!