Best 3 Japanese Ume Dressing Recipes

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**Japanese Ume Dressing: A Versatile Condiment for Salads, Meat, and Vegetables**

Japanese ume dressing, also known as umeboshi dressing, is a flavorful and versatile condiment made from pickled ume plums. With its tangy, slightly sweet, and salty taste, this dressing adds a unique and refreshing touch to a variety of dishes, including salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and rice bowls. This article offers three variations of ume dressing, allowing you to customize the flavor and texture to your preference. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy dressing or a chunky and textured one, these recipes provide options for all tastes. All three dressings are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients, making them a convenient addition to your culinary repertoire. Get ready to elevate your meals with the delectable and versatile Japanese ume dressing!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

NONA'S JAPANESE UME DRESSING



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This is one of my many Japanese-style salad dressings I created to satisfy my taste. Ume(boshi) is a favored taste addition in many Japanese cooking. It shows up in cakes, cookies, snacks, mochi, salads, beverages, soups, with pork, chicken and fish, and of course dressing. You can find umeboshi in Japanese markets in refrigerated section. Ume is often called plum or pickled plums, however it is much closer to apricots. You can find ume trees in US now. Ume is not tasty fresh and must be either pickled or preserved.

Provided by rinshinomori

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon umeboshi, minced
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable oil, onion, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, ginger, umeboshi, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 473.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

JAPANESE UME DRESSING



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Quick salad dressing recipe...posted upon request. I've seen this with the addition of a little bit of white miso, so you may want to experiment with this.

Provided by Akikobay

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted lightly
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 -2 tablespoon minced umeboshi or 1 -2 tablespoon neri-ume (comes in a little squirt bottle)
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar or 1/4 cup ume vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Puree and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.6

JAPANESE UME DRESSING



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I'm always tinkering and creating new Japanese salad dressing. This is one them I created 7-8 years ago and very tasty. Umeboshi can be found in Japanese markets in the refrigerated section. It is often called pickled plums. However, ume is closer to small apricots. The size range from dime to 50 cent piece. Smaller dime sized umeboshi is usually very crunchy and should not be used for this recipe as there is not enough fruit and taste is lacking and briny. Ume flavor is very, very popular in Japanese cooking. You can find ume confection, ume rice crackers, ume candy, ume ice cream, ume pork chops, ume drinks, ume in various salad dishes, and of course, ume dressing like this. Umeboshi is loved by Japanese as much as tea and rice.

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted lightly
1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons umeboshi, chopped
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional) or 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix in a blender for 30 seconds.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe plums: Use ripe, flavorful plums for the best flavor. Avoid plums that are too hard or underripe.
  • Use a variety of plums: Different varieties of plums can be used to make ume dressing. Some popular varieties include Nanko plums, Shinseiki plums, and Umeboshi plums.
  • Adjust the sweetness and acidity: The amount of sugar and vinegar used in the dressing can be adjusted to taste. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more sugar. If you prefer a more acidic dressing, add more vinegar.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic add a delicious flavor to the dressing. If you don't have fresh ginger or garlic on hand, you can use ground ginger and garlic powder instead.
  • Let the dressing sit for a while: Allowing the dressing to sit for a while before using allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Japanese ume dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is especially popular as a dressing for salads, but it can also be used as a marinade for meats and vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. The dressing is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly salty flavor, ume dressing is sure to add a delicious touch to your next meal.

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