Best 3 Umeboshi Cucumber Dressing Recipes

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"Umeboshi cucumber dressing" is a refreshing and flavorful dressing that is perfect for salads, grilled meats, or fish. Made with umeboshi plums, cucumber, and a few simple ingredients, this dressing is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or somewhere in between, this dressing is sure to become a favorite. Here are a few tips for making the best umeboshi cucumber dressing: use fresh, ripe cucumbers; choose umeboshi plums that are not too salty; and adjust the amount of sugar or honey to taste. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to create a delicious and versatile dressing that will brighten up any dish.

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NONA'S JAPANESE UME DRESSING



Nona's Japanese Ume Dressing image

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

UMEBOSHI VINAIGRETTE



Umeboshi Vinaigrette image

A vinaigrette dressing made using Umeboshi (Japanese Pickled Plums). Very nice on blanched bean sprouts.

Provided by Wenstar

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup rice vinegar or 1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 -2 tablespoon umeboshi plum paste or 2 large umeboshi, seeded
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in blender and puree.

TAHINI UMEBOSHI DRESSING



Tahini Umeboshi Dressing image

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup water
3 to 4 pitted umeboshi plums, or 3 teaspoons umeboshi paste
1/4 cup sesame tahini

Steps:

  • 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. (If it is too thick, add a little water.) 2. Use immediately or refrigerate in a covered container up to three or four days. For a Change . . . * For a milder taste, add another tablespoon or so of tahini and water. * For added zip, add a clove of garlic or a little more umeboshi.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • If you can't find umeboshi vinegar, you can substitute rice vinegar and a small amount of salt.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk together the ingredients and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • This dressing is also great on grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • If you don't have cucumbers, you can substitute another type of vegetable, such as carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, or mint, to the dressing for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This umeboshi cucumber dressing is a refreshing and flavorful addition to any salad. It's easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. The combination of umeboshi vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil gives the dressing a unique and delicious taste. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy dressing for your next salad or a flavorful marinade for your grilled meats, this umeboshi cucumber dressing is sure to please.

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