Wafu Dressing (Japanese Soy Based Salad Dressing)

Method4 steps · about 5 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a bowl, add 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dashi stock, 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds, and 1 tsp sugar. Mix well.

   Uses 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) · 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or slightly less apple cider or white vinegar) · 1 tbsp prepared liquid dashi stock · 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds · 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds · 1 tsp sugar (fine or easy-dissolving type)

2. 2

   Step 2: Grate the zest and squeeze the juice of 1 yuzu into the bowl and mix vigorously.

   Uses Mixed soy-vinegar-dashi-sesame base · 1 yuzu (or zest + juice of lemon/orange as substitute)

3. 3

   Step 3: Gradually pour 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil down the bowl edge while whisking vigorously to combine.

   Uses Complete yuzu-seasoned dressing base · 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

4. 4

   Step 4: Transfer to a pourable container and enjoy with your favorite salads!

   Uses Complete whisked wafu dressing