Epicurious Carrot Ginger Dressing

Submitted by herby

"If you like Japanese salad dressings you're gonna want to try this. Mmmmmmm."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb carrot, coarsely chopped (3 medium)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1⁄4 cup chopped shallot
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Pulse carrots in a food processor until finely ground (almost puréed). Add chopped ginger, chopped shallots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pulse until ginger and shallots are minced. With motor running, add vegetable oil in a slow stream.
2. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Thin dressing with additional water if desired.
3. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.