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Wafu Dressing – Japanese Salad Dressing

Wafu Dressing – Japanese Salad Dressing

Wafu Dressing is a quick, flavorful Japanese salad dressing using soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar for effortless flavor in salads and grilled meats.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Course Condiment
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 jar
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Glass jar or bottle for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Neutral flavored oil recommended
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar Look for in international aisle or Asian grocer
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use regular, light, or Japanese soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Any type works, white or brown is fine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced Freshly chopped preferred
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Toasted for additional flavor suggested
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper together in a small bowl, or pour into a bottle/jar and shake.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari for gluten-free. Additional flavors can be added like ginger or daikon, and dressing can be stored separately for portable salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1007mgPotassium: 38mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy dressing, Japanese Salad Dressing, quick dressing, salad dressing, vinaigrette, Wafu Dressing
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