If you have ever traveled to the United States, you have probably had ginger sauce, which is more commonly known as sesame dressing. It is an American made salad dressing that is inspired by East Asian cuisine and made with common East Asian ingredients. You can most often find it served at Japanese or Chinse-American restaurants. Your typical ginger dressings are made with minced garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, ginger, peppers, soy sauce, and honey, amongst various other ingredients.
Health Benefits
Ginger is a fantastic root that has such amazing health benefits, it was considered to have magical properties in the past. While there is no scientific proof that it is actually magical, the way it can relieve your pain and cure your nausea may make you think its magical. Besides being a potent ant-inflammatory, it can help fight against cancer, improve your respiratory illnesses, and boost your immune system. And as a bonus, ginger can even help to improve your flatulence.
Ingredients
cloves garlic, minced: 3
tbsp minced fresh ginger root: 2
cup olive oil: 3/4
cup rice vinegar: 1/3
cup soy sauce: 1/2
tbsp honey: 3
cup water : 1/4
How To Make Ginger Dressing
- Combine the water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil in a 1 pt glass jar.
- Cover the jar with a tight lid and shake thoroughly.
- Remove the lid.
- Heat the jar inside a microwave for 1 minute in order to dissolve the honey.
- Let the dressing cool.
- Shake well before serving.
- Store in a refrigerator while keeping covered.
Trivia
Ginger is a rhizome but often mistaken for a root.