Friday, March 19, 2010

Shallot-Soy Vinaigrette

This much-loved dressing is a Blue Ginger staple, on their menu since day one and probably there forever. It epitomizes the East-West culinary approach.

Makes 3 1/2 cups

Lasts 2 weeks, refrigerated

Ingredients

1 cup grainy mustard
8 medium shallots, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar, or balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup naturally brewed rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups grapeseed oil or canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine the mustard, shallots, vinegars, soy sauce, and sugar and purée. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil until an emulsion is formed. Season with salt and pepper, remembering that not much salt will be needed because of the soy sauce.