This Japanese-inspired miso ginger salad dressing recipe is a perfect way to stretch that container of miso paste you have gathering dust in the back of your fridge. Miso is one of the most versatile, yet underutilized ingredients in a Western kitchen. Miso paste adds so much umami and savoriness to dishes that are otherwise unremarkable. Try this miso salad dressing out and I promise, you’ll absolutely love it!
Ingredients
- 1 T (20 grams) White/Yellow Miso
- 2 T (30 ml) seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 T (30 ml) mirin
- 1 t (5 grams) lime juice
- 1 t (7 grams) honey
- ½ t (3 grams) ginger, grated
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 dash cayenne
- 2 T (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 2 T (30 ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable, canola, soybean or peanut
Directions:
Whisk all ingredients except oils together until smooth Slowly whisk in oils until dressing is emulsified Note: refrigerate for up to 1 week.
From: Jason Farmer
Mama Woon’s Kitchen 