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Impossible to find Japanese salad dressing recipe

topic posted Sun, July 2, 2006 - 8:49 AM by  John 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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There is a salad dressing that shows up in most of the Japanese restaurants in this part of the country (Wisconsin) which seems to be based on mayonnaise, ginger, and grated carrot. I have searched the internet for this recipe and have found many asking but virtually no replies.
I have found one recipe which is close but not quite the taste I am looking for.

½ Cup Mayonnaise
¼ Cup Rice Vinegar
¼ Cup Corn Syrup
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
½ tsp. Ground Fresh Ginger
1 Small Grated Carrot
Combine all ingredients and blend in food processor.

The problem with this dressing is that the Soy Sauce is too strong (I don’t think there is any in the local versions), and the ginger needs a major increase in quantity. Also, the local version is smoother and less acidic. I have tried many variations and have not found the right recipe. Can someone help.
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    Re: Impossible to find Japanese salad dressing recipe

    Wed, July 19, 2006 - 9:15 PM
    alternative:

    carrot
    onion
    garlic
    rice vinegar
    soy sauce
    tahini (instead of mayo)
    sesame oil
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      Re: Impossible to find Japanese salad dressing recipe

      Thu, July 27, 2006 - 9:14 PM
      Definitely try using fresh ginger instead of the ground. I like the following recipe with carrot grated into the salad. This is so good!

      Miso-Ginger Dressing
      1/4 c. rice vinegar
      3 tbsp white miso
      1 tbsp veganaise to emulsify (or mayo)
      1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
      2 pressed garlic cloves (roasted if you have it)
      1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
      1 tsp tamari (or to taste)
      1/2 c. (or to desired consistency) grapeseed or olive oil
      add a pinch of sugar if needed
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    Re: Impossible to find Japanese salad dressing recipe

    Sat, July 29, 2006 - 9:28 AM
    this was a recipe for a vegetable slaw i used for some grilled salmon last night - got it from epicurious.com - i was so surprised to find that it tasted exactly like the dressing used on the cabbage salad @ my favorite japanese restaurant - might be what you're looking for - it was very creamy with the miso & having been emulsified in the blender - but no mayo, which is awesome.

    1/4 cup golden miso
    1/4 cup honey
    1/4 cup water
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
    1 teaspoon soy sauce
    1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
    1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Combine miso, honey, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger in blender; blend until smooth. With machine running, gradually add vegetable oil. Season miso dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
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    • Re: Impossible to find Japanese salad dressing recipe

      Sat, September 30, 2006 - 8:26 AM
      I saw this in a column in our paper today, and remembered this thread. It does not have grated carrot, but that could be added -
      it is a little different than the others posted and may be worth trying to see if the base flavor is closer to what you are looking for:

      Creamy Asian Dressing

      1/2 cup mayonnaise
      1/2 cup plain yogurt
      1/2 cup light corn syrup
      1/4 tsp ground black pepper
      1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
      1/2 tsp ground ginger
      1 pinch white sugar

      Place all ingredients in small bowl and mix until well combined.
      Chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
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