Asian motifs in cooking always captivate with their lightness, freshness, and impeccable balance of flavors. This authentic japanese dressing recipe from the legendary chef Jamie Oliver perfectly highlights the natural sweetness of fresh seafood.
💡 Best pairings for this japanese dressing for noodles and salads:
- Cold noodle dishes (such as buckwheat soba or rice noodles).
- Warm seafood salads featuring squid or sautéed shrimp.
- Fresh cabbage and sesame slaw salads.
📖 Ingredients for the Japanese dressing recipe
- The Flavor Base: 70 g of finely chopped peeled onion, 3 tablespoons of high-quality soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
- Sweetness & Tang: ½ teaspoon of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of dry English mustard powder.
- Oils: 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil (crucial for that signature sesame soy vinaigrette aroma).
- Spices: Premium sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
👨🍳 Step-by-step instructions
- Place all the solid and liquid ingredients into a small glass jar, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously.
- Once the sugar and sea salt have completely dissolved into the mixture, open the jar and add 2 tablespoons of clean, filtered water.
- Put the lid back on, shake well once again, and adjust the balance with an extra pinch of seasoning if needed. Toss with your favorite noodles or seafood salad and enjoy!
Recipe Source: Adapted from materials published on the official website of chef Jamie Oliver.
