Goal

Learn a deep, umami-rich dressing built on Japanese miso paste.

Deep umami savoriness from Japanese miso paste — genuinely different flavor territory from the sesame ginger dressing.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp water

Steps

1. Dissolve the miso — Whisk miso and rice vinegar together until fully dissolved and smooth, with no lumps.
2. Add sweetness and ginger — Whisk in honey and ginger.
3. Add the oils and thin — Slowly whisk in the sesame oil and vegetable oil, then thin with water until pourable.

Tip: Miso doesn’t dissolve well straight into oil — always whisk it into a liquid first to break it down smoothly.