Carrot Ginger Dressing
In short: A bright orange dressing of blended carrot, fresh ginger, rice vinegar and sesame oil with a sweet-sharp bite, good on salads and bowls. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 95 kcal
Carrot ginger dressing is the orange, lightly sweet sauce that arrives with the side salad at many noodle and rice shops. It is easy to make at home with a blender and a few pantry ingredients. Raw carrot supplies body and sweetness, ginger and rice vinegar sharpen it, and a little sesame oil gives a toasty finish. It is vegan, full of vegetables and good on lettuce, cabbage slaw, grain bowls and as a dip for raw vegetables.
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and the ginger. Chop the carrots into pieces about 1 cm (1/2 inch) wide so the blender can break them down evenly.
- Put the carrots, shallot, ginger, rice vinegar, tamari, maple syrup and water in a blender.
- Blend on high for 1 minute, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is very smooth with no flecks of carrot.
- With the blender running on low, pour in the sesame oil and the neutral oil in a thin stream. The dressing turns creamy and pale orange.
- Taste and adjust with a splash of tamari for salt, vinegar for sharpness or maple syrup for sweetness. Thin with water if it is too thick to pour.
- Pour into a jar and chill for at least 30 minutes. Shake or stir before using.
Tips
- If your blender struggles with raw carrot, steam or microwave the chopped carrot for 4 to 5 minutes first and let it cool slightly.
- Add 1 teaspoon of white miso for a deeper savory flavor, or a squeeze of orange juice for extra sweetness.
Questions and answers
How long does carrot ginger dressing last?
It keeps for up to 1 week in a sealed jar in the fridge. Shake it before using, because the oil and carrot purée separate a little as it sits.
Can I freeze carrot ginger dressing?
Yes. Freeze it in an ice cube tray for up to 3 months and thaw a few cubes in the fridge. Whisk or shake to bring it back together.
What do I serve carrot ginger dressing with?
Pour it over green salads with cucumber and cabbage, grain bowls, cold noodles or roasted tofu. It is also a good dip for raw vegetables and spring rolls.
How long does it take to make Carrot Ginger Dressing?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Carrot Ginger Dressing?
About 95 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 95 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
