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Japanese Carrot Salad Dressing

Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Chilling Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1 carrot small
  • ¼ onion small-medium
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup/agave syrup for plant-based diets
  • 2 tbsp apple juice

Instructions 

  • Peel 1 carrot and ¼ onion, cut them into bitesize pieces and place them in a microwavable bowl. Alternatively, boil water in a steamer ready for steaming.
    carrot and onion in a glass bowl
  • Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at 600W for 2-3 minutes or until fork tender. If steaming, steam on high for 6-8 minutes.
    carrot and onion in a glass bowl after being steamed in the microwave
  • Set aside to cool slightly. Add 3 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp apple juice to a food processor, then add the carrot and onions.
    steamed carrot and onion in a food processor with Japanese condiments to make dressing
  • Blitz the mixture until smooth, then transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until serving. (I recommend at least 20-30 minutes.)
    Japanese carrot dressing after blitzing
  • Enjoy drizzled over your favorite salad vegetables!
    a blue bowl filled with daikon salad drizzled with Japanese carrot dressing