Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Three Fantastic Japanese Salad Dressings | Recipe | The Zen Kitchen

Login to Save
150K views👍 2.4K
Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw
31 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Adam Liaw to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipes in this Video

2 recipes

Wa-fu dressing, a staple in Japanese cuisine, combines traditional flavors like soy sauce and rice vinegar to create a versatile dressing for salads and cold dishes. This dressing embodies the essence of umami and balance, often enhanced with ginger and garlic. It's a popular choice in modern Japanese salads and has found its way into fusion dishes around the world, reflecting the global appreciation for Japanese flavors.

Ingredients

  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • mirin
  • sugar
  • grated ginger
  • garlic
  • scallions
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and mirin in a bowl.
  2. 2Add sesame oil and sugar, whisking until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic for flavor.
  4. 4Chop scallions and mix into the dressing.
  5. 5Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.
  6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Ingredient Alternatives

mirin

Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

Cheaper: white wine vinegar + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

sesame oil

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Techniques

mixing

Equipment

bowlwhiskmeasuring spoons
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowsoysesame

Also Known As

Japanese-style DressingWa-fu Salad Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup).
  2. 2Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the bowl.
  3. 3Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. 4Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5Stir in the sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
  6. 6Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or honey as desired.
  7. 7Transfer the dressing to a jar or container with a lid for easy storage.
  8. 8Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Equipment

whisksmall bowljar or container

Similar Japanese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)