Cusabi Dressing Recipes

WASABI RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix 3/4 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon wasabi paste. Season with salt.

GREEN BEAN FRIES WITH CUCUMBER WASABI DIP

Steps:

• Blend ranch dressing, cucumber, 1 tablespoon milk, horseradish, vinegar, wasabi powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor until dip is smooth. Transfer dip to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Bring water and chicken broth to a boil; add green beans and cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a bowl. Combine bread crumbs, French-fried onions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl. Place flour in a third bowl.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Press green beans in flour until evenly coated. Dip coated green beans in egg-milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip back into bowl. Transfer green beans to bread crumbs mixture and press to coat, shaking off excess. Arrange coated beans in 1 layer on a plate or in a colander.
• Working in batches, fry coated green beans in the hot oil until crisp, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Transfer green bean fries to a paper towel-lined colander using a slotted spoon. Serve green bean fries with dip.

WASABI SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Add sesame oil and wasabi paste; whisk well.
• Chill before using.

WASABI SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, wasabi paste, sesame oil, lime juice, and ginger together in a bowl to make dressing.

WASABI COLESLAW

Steps:

• In 1-cup glass measure or small jar, combine wasabi with water; let stand 10 minutes.
• Add vinegar, oil, brown sugar and sesame seeds.
• (This can be made ahead to allow flavors to blend.) Toss dressing with cabbage, radishes, cucumber and sunflower kernels.

WASABI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds. slice thinly widthwise.( if using english hothouse just cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly).
• Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

WASABI COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the water and wasabi powder. Mix until a paste forms. Set aside.
• In another small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
• Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
• Add the wasabi paste, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Important: *Allow mixture to stand 10-15 minutes.*.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, scallions and cilantro if using.
• Just before serving the salad, add the dressing and stir well to combine.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, if desired.