Hiroko Shimbo

Amazu

Sweet Rice Vinegar Dressing

Preparation info

  • ⅓ cup

    dressing
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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The Japanese Kitchen

By Hiroko Shimbo

Published 2000

  • About

Amazu is a sweet vinegar dressing. It is good for pickling vegetables such as daikon, carrot, lotus root, turnip, Chinese cabbage, and cucumber.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons komezu (rice vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1

Method

In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients, and bring them to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat, let the mixture cool. Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.