Wafu Dressing (japanese Soy Vinaigrette

材料

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar or honey

1 tsp grated onion (optional)

手順

Mix all ingredients until combined.

Chill before serving.

Uses

Green salads

Cucumber salad

Cold noodles

Seafood salads

Goma Dressing (Roasted Sesame Dressing)

Ingredients

3 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp water

Method

Grind sesame seeds lightly.

Mix with remaining ingredients until creamy.

Adjust thickness with water.

Uses

Salads

Steamed vegetables

Chicken salads

Noodles

Miso Dressing

Ingredients

2 tbsp white miso paste

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp honey or sugar

2 tbsp water

Method

Mix all ingredients until smooth.

Adjust consistency with water.

Uses

Roasted vegetables

Grain bowls

Salad greens

Seafood

Ponzu Dressing

Ingredients

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lemon or yuzu juice

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp mirin

1 tsp sesame oil

Method

Mix all ingredients together.

Chill before serving.

Uses

Seafood salads

Dumplings

Grilled meat

Cold dishes

Shiso Dressing

Ingredients

5–6 fresh shiso leaves (or mint + basil substitute)

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp water

Method

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Chill before serving.

Uses

Japanese salads

Cold noodles

Seafood

Vegetables

Tips

Toast sesame seeds for deeper aroma.

White miso gives milder flavor.

Ponzu tastes best chilled.

Fresh herbs improve Shiso dressing flavor.