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Wafu Dressing (Japanese Soy Based Salad Dressing)
This refreshing Wafu Dressing is a Japanese-inspired vinaigrette made with soy sauce and yuzu. Give your salad a zesty Japanese twist with this 5-minute recipe!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or slightly less apple cider or white vinegar)
- 1 tbsp dashi stock ((liquid, not powder) or water with a pinch of dashi granules, or water)
- 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sugar (fine or easy-dissolving type)
- 1 yuzu (or zest + juice of lemon/orange as substitute)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, add 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dashi stock, 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds, and 1 tsp sugar. Mix well.
- 2
Grate the zest and squeeze the juice of 1 yuzu into the bowl and mix vigorously.
- 3
Gradually pour in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil down the edge of the bowl while whisking vigorously.*
- 4
Transfer to a pourable container and enjoy with your favorite salads!