Wafu Salad Dressing
Wafu Dressing is an easy vinaigrette you can whip up in less than a minute. With the perfect balance of flavour from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar, this Japanese salad dressing will bring effortless flavor to raw salads, vegetables and grilled meats. Like all good homemade sauces and dressings, this recipe has no additives or preservatives.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- jar or bottle
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil olive oil is too strong, canola oil can be another option
- 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp soy sauce low sodium cab be used
- 4 tsp sugar white
- 4 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tsp sesame seeds can use toasted sesame seed for extra flavor
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Whisk everything together (vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper) in a small bowl, or pour directly into a bottle or jar and give it a shake.Taste, and add a little more of any ingredient until you're happy with the flavour. Use immediately, or store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week.
Notes
What style of salad should I use for this dressing?
Just about any! Wafu dressing is perfect for leafy greens, raw veggies, or basically any kind of salad where you’re looking for a burst of sweet + savoury + tart flavour. Use it with finely shredded cabbage for a simple side dish, or pour it over freshly sliced cucumber, tomato and iceberg lettuce. We also love it paired with crunchy julienned carrots.
In addition to salads, it’s also great for pouring over noodle bowls, rice dishes, and steamed or stir-fried veggies. You can even use it as a steak sauce or dipping sauce for enoki beef rolls.
