Japanese Ginger Dressing is a creamy, savory blend that replicates the iconic dressing served at hibachi restaurants. Blended from onion, ginger, rice vinegar, and oil, it's ready in minutes and stores for up to a week.
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In a personal blender cup, combine water, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roughly chop the onion and add it to the blender.
Add the ginger paste to the blender.
Secure the blender lid and blend on high until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve over a simple salad of chopped lettuce and shredded carrots.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; shake before each use as the dressing naturally separates.
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A food processor works well, or mince the onion very finely and whisk all ingredients together by hand—the texture will be less creamy but still flavorful.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Shake or stir before each use, as separation is normal.
White vinegar works as a substitute, though rice vinegar's mild sweetness is key to the authentic flavor—use the same amount.
Yes, this recipe scales easily; double all ingredients and blend in batches if your blender is small to ensure smooth texture.
Check your soy sauce label—use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce to make this dressing gluten-free.
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