Asian Sesame Dressing

Name: Asian Sesame Dressing
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated, about 2 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

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Asian Sesame Dressing

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The Strategy:

A great sesame dressing is defined by its aromatic depth. By balancing the intensely nutty, roasted notes of toasted sesame oil with the bright, sharp bite of freshly grated ginger and the delicate sweetness of honey, you create an incredibly versatile emulsion that brings instant complexity to any slaw or salad.

Makes: about 1 cup dressing | Total Time: 10 minutes till it’s ready

Ingredients

¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated, about 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Overhead prep shot of rice wine vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Instructions

Whisk together the vinegar, honey, and ginger.
Whisk in the sesame and vegetable oils.
Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Extreme close-up action shot whisking toasted sesame oil and vegetable oil into rice wine vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger

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The Heart of the Table

The secret to mastering this dressing lies in the emulsification of the oils. Because toasted sesame oil is so intensely flavored, cutting it with a neutral vegetable oil allows its robust, nutty character to shine through without overpowering the delicate acidity of the rice wine vinegar or the fresh bite of the ginger.

An elegant, formal dinner table setting featuring a crisp cabbage slaw dressed with Asian Sesame Dressing, with a dinner party in the background

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Serve this deeply golden dressing in a sleek, minimalist glass cruet. It is exceptionally beautiful when poured over a highly textured, colorful salad, such as a crisp cabbage and carrot slaw or lightly blanched snap peas.
THE POUR: A highly aromatic white wine, such as an off-dry Riesling or a Gewürztraminer. The floral notes and slight residual sweetness of the wine will flawlessly complement the ginger and honey in the dressing.
THE VIBE: Bright, sophisticated, and worldly. This dressing introduces an elevated, international flair to the estate dining room, proving that elegance can be achieved through simple, perfectly balanced ingredients.

Chef’s Recommendations

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Asian Sesame Dressing

Asian Sesame Dressing

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