Plum Ginger Dressing

Sweet, sour and warm with a slight zing, this Chinese plum ginger dressing promises to flavour any salad recipe with great gusto. It will be your favourite in no time!

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine Asian

Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Dietary Egg Free, Nut Free

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 104kcal

Author Amy Chung

Ingredients

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp plum sauce
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ginger grated

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, add the rice wine vinegar and plum sauce. Whisk until well combined.
Drizzle olive oil slowly into the mixture and whisk to ensure proper emulsification.
Add grated ginger and mix well.

Notes

Replace rice wine vinegar with freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice for a citrusy kick. Add a pinch of the zest for extra flavour.
Use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar if you need an alternative. Each vinegar type will impart a slightly different acidity and flavour profile to the dressing.
Add a dash of sriracha or chilli flakes to the dressing for a fiery recipe. Adjust the amount based on your spice preference.
Mix in finely chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, Vietnamese mint, and Kaffir lime leaves for a refreshing herbal flavour.
Replace plum sauce with apricot preserves or peach jam if plum sauce is unavailable. Adjust sweetness levels to taste, as different preserves may vary in sweetness.
Substitute olive oil with neutral-flavoured oils like grapeseed oil or avocado oil. Use sesame oil for an Asian-inspired flavour, but use sparingly as it has a strong taste.
If ginger is too costly, use ginger paste or ground ginger powder.

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