Easy Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing
A quick and easy Japanese carrot ginger dressing that adds a tangy, sweet flavor to salads, dips, and veggies in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 grams carrot, peeled and chopped Carrots are the backbone: natural sweetness, beautiful color, and body.
- 50 grams onion, chopped Adds a savory base.
- 20 grams ginger, peeled and chopped Fresh ginger gives that peppery, floral zing.
- 1 clove garlic, sliced For depth. Roast it for a softer, caramelized flavor.
Liquid Ingredients
- 60 milliliters rice vinegar Prefer seasoned rice vinegar but plain is fine.
- 30 milliliters soy sauce Use low-sodium if watching salt.
- 15 milliliters sesame oil An aromatic finish.
- 120 milliliters vegetable oil Creates the silky texture.
- 60 milliliters water Helps the blender emulsify everything smoothly.
Flavoring Ingredients
- 30 grams sugar Balances the acid.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and peel your carrots. Chop them into chunks that your blender can handle.
- Chop the onion coarsely, peel and chop the ginger, and slice the garlic.
Blending
- In a blender, add the chopped carrot, onion, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, sugar, and water.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more soy sauce or sugar as needed.
Chill
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to one week. Shake before use if it separates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgSugar: 2g
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