Simplest Asian Dressing Recipes

ASIAN SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place ingredients in a jar and shake well until sugar is dissolved. Adjust saltiness with salt and sweetness with sugar to taste.
• Keep for up to 3 weeks, in the fridge (to be safe). Bring to room temp and shake well before use.
• Single serving batch is enough for 3 - 4 cups of shredded cabbage / leafy greens i.e. a side salad for 4 people.
• Big batch - my rule of thumb for how much dressing to use is generally 1 tbsp of dressing per 1 packed cup of shredded vegetables and 2 tsp per handful of leafy greens.

SIMPLEST ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil, then sesame oil (dressing will thicken slightly); season with salt and pepper.
• Do ahead: Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to a jar; cover and chill.

ASIAN GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.

ASIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

FAMOUS JAPANESE RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the minced onion, peanut oil, rice vinegar, water, ginger, celery, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper . Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are well-pureed.

ASIAN VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl or food processor.
• If using a bowl: SLOWLY drizzle in the sesame and peanut oil, whisking constantly so that the dressing will emulsify.
• If using a food processor, leave it running while you drizzle in the oil.
• When dressing is well combined, add sesame seeds and scallions.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate and use within a week.

ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all ingredients. Shake before serving. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

ASIAN COLESLAW DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the first 8 ingredients (vinegar through white pepper) in a jar with a tight fitting lid or cruet that holds at least 8 oz.
• Shake until sugar is dissolved.
• Add mayonnaise and milk and shake until completely combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, snow peas, radishes, and cucumbers. (note: do not add almonds until just before serving).
• Pour desired amount of Asian coleslaw dressing over cabbage mix and stir gently to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or more. Optional: Sprinkle almonds on just before serving to help keep them crisp.