Description
This Asian Salad Dressing is a flavorful blend of rice vinegar, chinkiang vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh aromatics like ginger and garlic. Enhanced with a touch of brown sugar and crunchy white and black sesame seeds, it offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Ideal for drizzling over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce, this dressing is easy to prepare, can be stored refrigerated for up to four weeks, and adds an authentic Asian flair to your meals.
Ingredients
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Dressings Ingredients
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup chinkiang vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add rice vinegar, chinkiang vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, finely minced garlic, brown sugar, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Whisk thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly and dissolve the sugar.
- Store Dressing: Pour the mixed dressing into a container with a tight-fitting lid to preserve freshness. Seal it and place it in the refrigerator where it will keep well for up to 4 weeks.
- Shake Before Use: Each time you use the dressing, shake the container vigorously to re-emulsify any ingredients that may have separated or settled, ensuring a consistent flavor and texture every time.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
- Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
- Store refrigerated and consume within 4 weeks for optimal freshness.
- Chinkiang vinegar can be substituted with black rice vinegar if unavailable.
- This dressing is versatile and can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian salad dressing, hoisin sauce dressing, sesame oil dressing, easy salad dressing, no-cook dressing
