Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

A tangy Asian ginger carrot dressing with the sweet spice of ginger, the satisfying savoriness of soy sauce, and smoky aroma of sesame oil.

Don't get me wrong; classics got to be classics for a reason. Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, French, and Blue Cheese all seem to have their place in the eternal pantheon of salad dressings, but in this day and age, there's so many more ingredients with which to experiment. Although most of the newer or posh dressings in your average grocery store are but a shell of the originals, we can still get the gist of the different vinaigrettes and dressings available for your greens. I've noticed a crop of "Asian-style" dressings, and although there are no "traditional Asian dressings" as we know them, it's still a fun and unique concept to incorporate the flavors into your salad. While it's fun to buy and try, I still prefer to DIY and fine tune. I found this recipe using carrots for the bulk of the dressing and couldn't help but be entranced by the novelty. Although you can choose the type of oil, I'd recommend sesame oil as it has a flavor and intoxicating aroma which just can't be beat.

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Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

by CJ Huang

A tangy Asian ginger carrot dressing with the sweet spice of ginger, the satisfying savoriness of soy sauce, and smoky aroma of sesame oil.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cup

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		1/4 cup		carrots, chopped
			1 clove	garlic
		1 tablespoon		ginger, grated
		1/4 cup		onion, minced
		1 tablespoon		sesame oil
		3 tablespoons		rice vinegar
		1 tablespoon		soy sauce
		1 teaspoon		sugar

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Place all materials in a blender or food processor, and blend until homogeneous.