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Ponzu Salad Dressing (with Sesame and Wasabi)

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 2 people

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 4 tbsp ponzu sauce see note for plant-based options
  • 1 tsp ground sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions 

  • Measure out 1 tbsp mirin in a heatproof bowl and microwave uncovered for 50 seconds at 500W. (If you increase the recipe, the time will need to be increased.)
    mirin in a clear glass bowl
  • Add 4 tbsp ponzu sauce, 1 tsp ground sesame seeds and 1 tsp wasabi paste and whisk until evenly dispersed. Then slowly pour in ½ tbsp olive oil and ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil while whisking vigorously until emulsified.
    ponzu dressing ingredients whisked together in a clear glass bowl
  • Serve immediately, or store in the fridge and whisk right before pouring. Enjoy!
    pouring ponzu dressing over a mixed leaf salad

Notes

  • Store-bought ponzu often contains fish-based dashi ingredients not suitable for vegetarians. Check out my homemade ponzu recipe if you want to try making your own plant-based ponzu!
  • If making a larger batch, you can boil the mirin in a saucepan for 30 seconds instead.
  • I recommend using a milk frother for stable emulsifying.
  • You can also make this recipe by shaking the ingredients together in a dressing shaker or sealed mason jar.
  • Suitable for refrigeration for up to 2 weeks.