Spicy Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Spicy Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes about 1¼ cups
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves (optional); ¼ cup coarsely chopped scallions (white and green parts); 2 tablespoons peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; ½ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation info

Makes about
1¼ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cooking One on One

By John Ash

Published 2004

About

This delicious sauce makes an excellent dressing for a cold Asian noodle salad and a delicious marinade for fish, chicken, or pork. Next time you make a batch, use some to marinate meat or fish, grill or sauté it, then serve it on a bed of noodles dressed with more vinaigrette.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1

Condiment
Sauce
Spicy
Vegan

Method

In a small saucepan, heat the oils together until just smoking and add the chile flakes, ginger, and scallions. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Strain the oil and discard the seasonings. Whisk in the soy sauce, vinegars, and sugar, whisking until the sugar is dissolved. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and add the cilantro or