Tangy Miso and Ginger Dressing

A tangy and flavorful dressing made with white miso paste, rice vinegar, water, grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, tamari, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This dressing is perfect for drizzling over salads or using as a marinade for meats or vegetables.

This dressing was inspired by a trip to Japan, where I had the pleasure of trying many different types of miso dressings. I was particularly impressed by the tangy and flavorful dressing served at a small restaurant in Kyoto. I decided to recreate the dressing at home, and after a few tries, I finally came up with this recipe. I have been using this dressing ever since, and it has become a favorite of mine and my family.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white miso paste
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon tamari
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
3. Drizzle over salad and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of white miso paste, rice vinegar, and water creates a tangy and flavorful base for the dressing.
• The grated fresh ginger adds a bit of spice and heat to the dressing.
• The toasted sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to the dressing.
• The tamari adds a bit of umami to the dressing.
• The ground black pepper and red pepper flakes add a bit of spice to the dressing.