How I Developed This Wasabi Dressing
In Japan, we love our wasabi—and not just with sushi! Wasabi dressing is also a great addition to salads. I wanted to share this amazing flavor combination with the world, so I created a simple recipe that anyone can make.
Just mix a few ingredients, and in one minute flat, you’ve got the authentic Japanese wasabi-flavored dressing!
Key Ingredients & Substitution Ideas
- Wasabi Paste: For this recipe, go for the store-bought wasabi paste. Fresh wasabi root is a luxury, but it’s not needed here and would be a waste.
- Rice Vinegar: If you’re in a pinch, white vinegar can work as a substitute, though it will alter the flavor profile slightly.
- Light Soy Sauce: I recommend using light soy sauce for its subtle flavor and lighter color, but dark soy sauce can be used as a substitute if that’s what you have on hand.
- Sugar: You can use any kind of sugar you usually have in your kitchen. The important thing is to choose a sugar that dissolves easily so that the dressing is nice and smooth.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: If you don’t have it, olive oil also and will still result in a tasty dressing with a different flavor profile.
- Dashi Granules: I include these instant dashi granules as an optional flavor enhancer. If you follow a plant-based diet you can omit or substitute for plant-based dashi granules if available.
I hope you enjoy this Wasabi Dressing recipe! If you try it out, I’d really appreciate it if you could spare a moment to let me know what you thought by giving a review and star rating in the comments below. It’s also helpful to share any adjustments you made to the recipe with our other readers. Thank you!
More Dressing Recipes
Wasabi Salad Dressing
This wasabi flavored dressing is a perfect combination of salty, sour and sweet with a fiery kick. Add some Japanese flair to your next salad with this 1 minute recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu)
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 pinch dashi granules omit or use plant-based to make it vegetarian/vegan
Instructions
- Mix 1 tsp wasabi paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ½ tbsp light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu), ¼ tsp sugar, 1½ tbsp toasted sesame oil and 1 pinch dashi granules until combined.
- Enjoy over your favorite salad!
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