Spicy Sour Dressing Recipes

SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
• Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

SWEET AND SPICY FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, salt, celery seed, paprika, and dried minced onion in a blender until smooth.

FRIED SQUID, PAPAYA, AND FRISéE SALAD WITH SPICY-SOUR DRESSING

Steps:

• For squid and batter:
• Cut squid bodies into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place all squid in large sieve set over bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to drain well.
• Place 1 cup flour, 1 cup rice flour, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut oil, and sugar in large bowl. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups water, whisking until batter is smooth. If necessary, whisk in more water by teaspoonfuls until batter reaches heavy cream consistency. Let batter stand at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours at room temperature, whisking occasionally.
• Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup rice flour in large bowl. Add squid. Toss until squid is coated, separating pieces. Turn mixture into another sieve and shake off excess flour. Sprinkle squid generously with salt, tossing in sieve. Mix coated squid into batter.
• Pour oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches. Attach clip-on deep-fry thermometer and heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F to 360°F. Working in batches and stirring often with tongs to separate pieces, drop squid into oil. Fry until crisp and brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer squid to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Combine frisée, papaya, cashews, water chestnuts, and ginger in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat lightly. Divide salad among plates, mounding in center.
• Pile squid atop salad on each plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
• *Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and natural foods stores.

SPICY-SOUR DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grapeseed oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, and sugar. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Transfer dressing to blender; add chili oil. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

SPICY SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.

SPICY SOUR CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix well and drizzle over salad.

SPICY CAESAR SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the egg yolks, sour cream, Calabrian chili paste, garlic, shallot, anchovy, lemon juice and Worcestershire in the base of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse until blended.
• Turn the food processor on and slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil, followed by the vegetable oil through the top hole while the machine is running.
• Whisk in water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin the sauce if needed.
• Add dressing to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through. Add the butter and allow to melt.
• Add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder and onion powder, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
• Add the romaine and kale to a large mixing bowl or salad bowl and toss with ⅓ cup of the dressing.
• Add half the cheese and half the breadcrumbs and toss to combine. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs and serve immediately.