Japanese Restaurant Style Ginger Dressing
A bright, tangy Japanese-style ginger dressing packed with fresh ginger flavor, perfectly balancing sharpness, sweetness, and umami. Ideal for salads, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3/4 cup (4–6 servings)
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or neutral oil)
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Grate fresh ginger finely to get about 2 tablespoons.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and honey until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in grated ginger and chopped green onions if using.
- Let the dressing sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Give it a quick stir before drizzling over salads or using as desired.
Notes
Makes about 3/4 cup of dressing, enough for 4–6 servings.
Variations: add grated garlic for extra punch, substitute lime juice for rice vinegar, blend for smoother texture, or toss in toasted sesame seeds.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week; shake or stir before use.
Do not heat; best served cold or room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/japanese-restaurant-style-ginger-dressing/
