Japanese Ume Dressing
Elevate your salads and vegetables with the bold, tangy, and umami-packed flavors of Japanese Ume Dressing. This quick and easy recipe features the distinctively salty and tart taste of umeboshi plums blended with savory soy sauce, fragrant toasted sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness from mirin and sugar. Balanced with the brightness of rice vinegar and the warmth of fresh grated ginger, this dressing is a delightful harmony of traditional Japanese ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, grilled vegetables, or even as a marinade for proteins. Experience the vibrancy of Japanese cuisine in every spoonful with this versatile and zesty umeboshi dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Umeboshi plums (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Remove the pits from the umeboshi plums if not already pitted.
In a small bowl, mash the umeboshi plums into a paste using the back of a spoon or a fork.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and grated ginger to the bowl with the umeboshi paste.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors if needed (e.g., add a bit more sugar for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
If you prefer a thinner consistency, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired texture is reached.
Use immediately or store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
