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Hoisin Dressing

This Asian-inspired salad dressing can be used on cabbage or spinach for a salad, or as a marinade for grilled chicken or pork.

Yields ¾ cup; serving size 1 tablespoon

Calories: 32.48

Fat: 2.76 grams

Saturated Fat: 0.46 grams

Cholesterol: 0.08 mg

Sodium: 67.94 mg

6 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons peanut oil

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons minced ginger root

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Combine all ingredients in small jar with a screw-top lid. Close lid and shake well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin means seafood in Chinese, but it doesn't contain any seafood. It's a sweet, thick, and spicy sauce used as a marinade and addition to stir-fries. It is made of vinegar, garlic, fermented soybeans, and chili peppers. It keeps for a long time in the refrigerator.

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