Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing: Recipe, Uses, and Benefits
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Seasonings: Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots into smaller pieces.
- Grate the fresh ginger.
- Mince the yellow onion and garlic finely.
- Measure out vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey (or maple syrup).
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth; adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Optional: Strain for a smoother texture.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg