Soy Sauce Dressing

Since the day I first began teaching Japanese cooking classes in Tokyo, nine out of ten students have asked me how to make “that delicious shoyu dressing” they had at some restaurant or other. I instantly know what they are describing. This soy sauce dressing, characterized by the pleasant, nutty flavor of sesame oil and often served with raw vegetables, is quite a new addition to the Japanese repertoire. In fact, the entire concept of a raw-vegetable salad with dressing is a very re