Ginger Dressing or Marinade
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥗 Recipe Category: Salad Dressings
🏷️ Keywords: Canadian, Chinese, Asian, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
🥣 Recipe Yield: 1 cup
Description:
This versatile dressing/marinade is a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire, promising a burst of flavors that can elevate a simple green salad or transform boneless chicken breasts or fish into a gourmet delight. Whether drizzled over fresh greens or used to infuse meats with a tantalizing zest, this Ginger Dressing or Marinade is sure to impress. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for at least a week, making it a convenient go-to for quick and delicious meals.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 piece fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients required for the dressing/marinade.
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Toast Sesame Seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they turn golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once toasted, set aside to cool.
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Grate Ginger: Peel the fresh ginger and finely grate it using a microplane or grater. You’ll need about 1 tablespoon of grated ginger.
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Mince Garlic: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
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Combine Ingredients: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the toasted sesame seeds, grated ginger, minced garlic, dry sherry, reduced sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and rice vinegar.
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Shake Well: Secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and the dressing/marinade has a uniform consistency.
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Taste and Adjust: Give the dressing/marinade a taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness, depending on your taste.
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Serve or Store: Use the Ginger Dressing or Marinade immediately to dress your favorite salad or as a flavorful marinade for chicken breasts or fish. Alternatively, store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 697.8
- Fat: 37.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1236.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 69.9g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 16.7g
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Ginger Dressing or Marinade, whether as a vibrant addition to your salads or a flavorful marinade for your favorite proteins. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it a must-have in any kitchen, promising to impress with every use.
