What kind of dressing do they use in the salad they give you with the bentos in Japanese restaurants?

Question

You know how when you order bentos in Japanese restaurants, they give you rice, entrees, miso soup and salad? What is that dressing they use in the salad? I'm in love with that stuff but can't figure out what it is.

Answer 1

It's Miso dressing :o)

* 1/4 cup miso
* 2 tbsp rice vinegar
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tbsp sesame oil
* 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger OR 1 tsp ginger powder
* water as needed (optional)


Combine all ingredients using a blender or food processor. Or whisk smooth

Add a bit of water, a teaspoon at a time, if desired, for a thinner consistency.

Answer 2

It's called "chukka" dressing, which literally means "Chinese" dressing. It's virtually the only dressing you'll find anywhere in Japan. After returning from Japan, I was in withdrawal for the stuff. It's available where I live now, but very expensive, so I learned to make my own! I mix mine in a specific container, and I know just how much of the ingredients to add, so my recipe is approximate. Experiment until it tastes right!

1 part Chinese black vinegar
(or balsamic vinegar)

1 part soy sauce

4 parts salad oil

also add powdered ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, a little at a time, until it tastes the way you want. Shake it well before putting it on your salad.

Sorry I don't have more precise measurements. Good luck.

Answer 3

No, it's not thousand island - it's a ginger, soy, tomato mix - 1/4 cup oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice 1 tablespoon celery , chopped roughly 1 tablespoon ginger root , chopped roughly 1/4 cup onions , chopped roughly 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2-2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 1/2-2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper , to taste In a blender or food processor, blend for 30 seconds.

Answer 4

The Japanese restaurant that we frequent gives you a choice of sesame or ginger. The ginger is kind of pink and spicy. The sesame is creamier, and has a milder flavor. I've been unable to find either one in regular grocery stores, but I'll bet you could find something close at an Asian supermarket.

Answer 5

Ginger MISO. It comes in bottles. Sold at asian stores and sometimes local grocery store chaines,

Answer 6

Oh I love that stuff to but I still havn't found a recipe close to as good as what they actually serve. I would try to maybe find a speciality store that might have it.

Answer 7

It is usually made with rice wine vinegar with some sugar and ginger added to it.

Answer 8

It's probably ginger-- the kind I usually get is sort of orange and bumpy in texture. You can find it in an asian supermarket.