Carrot Ginger Dressing

Name: Carrot Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled, chopped; 1 small shallot, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower); 2 tsp white miso paste; 4 tbsp water

A bright, tangy Japanese-style blender dressing made with fresh carrot, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil - the signature dressing of Japanese steakhouse salads.

10 minEasyServes 1050 cal/serving

JapaneseSauceBlenderVeganVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower)
2 tsp white miso paste
4 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Combine 2 peeled, chopped medium carrots, 2 tbsp peeled, chopped fresh ginger, 1 small roughly chopped shallot, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower), 2 tsp white miso paste, and 4 tbsp water in a blender.
2

Blend on high until very smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
3

Taste and adjust: add more unseasoned rice vinegar for tang, more gluten-free tamari for saltiness, or more water to thin.
4

Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 5 days. Shake or stir before each use.

Questions

How long does Carrot Ginger Dressing keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Carrot Ginger Dressing?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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