Umeboshi Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls with this tangy and umami-packed Umeboshi Vinaigrette. Featuring the bold, briny flavor of Japanese umeboshi plums, this quick and easy dressing blends seamlessly with rice vinegar, mirin, and fragrant toasted sesame oil for a perfectly balanced twist on traditional vinaigrettes. A touch of grated ginger and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup or honey round out the flavors, creating a creamy, versatile dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything. Ready in just 10 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe is as simple to prepare as it is irresistible. Perfect for adding a unique Japanese flair to your favorite dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Umeboshi plums
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Mirin
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., canola or grapeseed oil)
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup or honey
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the pits from the umeboshi plums and place the flesh into a small mixing bowl or a blender.

Step 2

Add the rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, grated ginger, and maple syrup (or honey) to the bowl or blender.

Step 3

Mash the umeboshi flesh with the back of a spoon if using a bowl, or blend until smooth if using a blender.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in the toasted sesame oil and the neutral oil, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture emulsifies and becomes creamy.

Step 5

Add water to thin the vinaigrette to your desired consistency, and mix well.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (you likely won't need salt since umeboshi and soy sauce are salty).

Step 7

Transfer to a jar or bottle for storage. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	144.7 grams (144.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663

Total Fat 70.00g	90%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 207mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 13.50g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 12.20g
Protein 0.50g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 49mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 91.8%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 7.9%