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Sake-Miso Wafu Dressing Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup white miso
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Special equipment needed: None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together sake, white miso, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger until smooth.
2. Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil and sesame oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified.
3. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

10 minutes
Temperature: Room temperature
Serving size: Makes about 1 cup of dressing

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Sugar: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Sake: Dry white wine or rice wine vinegar
- White miso: Yellow miso or red miso
- Rice vinegar: White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Soy sauce: Tamari or coconut aminos
- Honey: Agave nectar or maple syrup
- Vegetable oil: Canola oil or grapeseed oil
- Sesame oil: Peanut oil or sunflower oil
- Toasted sesame seeds: Chopped scallions or cilantro

Variations:
- Spicy Sake-Miso Wafu Dressing: Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or chili garlic sauce.
- Creamy Sake-Miso Wafu Dressing: Whisk in 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Citrusy Sake-Miso Wafu Dressing: Add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lime or orange juice.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a whisk or blender to ensure the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Shake or whisk the dressing before using to re-emulsify any separated ingredients.

Storage instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Reheating instructions: None needed.

Presentation ideas: Serve the dressing in a small bowl or drizzle over a salad or grilled vegetables.

Garnishes: Toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or cilantro.

Pairings: Use as a dressing for a Japanese-inspired salad or as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish.

Suggested side dishes: Steamed rice, miso soup, or grilled vegetables.

Troubleshooting advice: If the dressing is too thick, add a splash of water or rice vinegar to thin it out.

Food safety advice: Store the dressing in the refrigerator and discard if it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Food history: Wafu dressing is a Japanese-style dressing made with soy sauce, vinegar, and oil. This version adds sake and miso for extra flavor.

Flavor profiles: Umami, salty, sweet, nutty, and tangy.

Serving suggestions: Serve the dressing with a mixed greens salad, grilled tofu, or steamed vegetables.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Umami, Savory, Salty, Tangy, Creamy