Best Asian Coleslaw Dressing (Printable)
Tangy Asian-style dressing featuring sesame, ginger, and a hint of spice for fresh, vibrant slaws.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Liquids
01 - 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
04 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Sweeteners
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Flavorings
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
→ Seasonings
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, vegetable oil, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
02 - Incorporate grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha if using, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until mixture achieves smooth, emulsified consistency.
03 - Taste dressing and modify to preference: increase lime juice for acidity, add honey for sweetness, or incorporate additional sriracha for heat.
04 - Toss with coleslaw immediately, or transfer to airtight container and refrigerate up to 1 week. Whisk or shake thoroughly before each use.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sesame-ginger combination makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen
- It keeps for a week in the fridge, so you can drizzle it on everything from salads to roasted vegetables
02 -
- The dressing will thicken slightly in the refrigerator and thin again at room temperature
- This makes enough for about six to eight servings of slaw, but do not be surprised if you want to double it
03 -
- Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid long fibrous strands
- Let the dressed slaw sit for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors penetrate the vegetables