Asian Peanut & Cilantro Dressing
Asian Peanut & Cilantro Dressing
Asian Peanut & Cilantro Dressing is the most enchanting dressing that I have ever come across. Truth to be told, I am not a huge fan of creamy dressings like that of Ranch, Mayonnaise based and such. I would rather squeeze some lemon, some vinegar, few drops of oil and salt and black pepper to my salads than drenching it all in creamy mush. I always order a vinaigrette for my salads instead of ranch or ceasar dressing.
Do you know that I simply love Asian food. No…I am not talking about the Indian Asian kind, which I do, of course….but I am talking about the East Asian Cuisine. You may find a lot of Indo Chinese and Asian recipes on my blog like – Cambodian Vegetable Stir Fry, also known as Buddha’s Curry, Thukpa from the land of Tibet and Nepal, Vietnamese Pho, Thai Basil Fried Rice and many more. Do check out the Asian and Indo Chinese Categories on my blog for numerous recipes.
Coming back to the Asian Peanut & Cilantro Dressing, it is loaded with flavors. The nuttiest of all, peanuts add an interesting depth to the salad sauce/dressing along with soy, lime juice and ginger, garlic, honey. I have adapted the Salad Dressing Recipe from here by Once upon a Chef. The original recipe calls for sweeter flavors along with a good amount of oil. I skipped the oil and believe me it was no less in taste or texture. Leveled the sugar out to desirable amount and bam….a very delicious Asian Peanut & Cilantro Salad Dressing is ready in no minute. It is a no cook, no whatever recipe. Just put the ingredients together in a blender and blend. blend and blend. That’s it!
A very delicious Super umami, Cold Noodle Salad is on it way, using this salad dressing. I am telling you that you will eat this salad so more often, just because of this finger licking, kick ass delicious Dressing. Book mark this recipe, people. The best part is that this Asian Peanut & Cilantro Dressing can be served as a dip for your potstickers, dumplings, spring rolls, satays etc etc. Bring the party on.
- Peanut butter - ¼ cup. I used chunky. You may use whatever is handy.
- Distilled White vinegar - 2 tbsp
- Lime juice, from one lime - about 2 tbsp
- Cilantro / Coriander leaves - handful, washed and chopped roughly
- Soy sauce - 1&1/2 tbsp. If using dark soy, use 1 tbsp
- Honey - 1&1/2 tbsp
- Brown sugar - 1&1/2 tbsp. You may use regular sugar
- Garlic - 2 large cloves, roughly chopped
- Ginger - 1 small piece, peeled and roughly chopped
- Salt - ½ tsp
- Red chili flakes - ¼ tsp
- Take a blender. Add all the ingredients and blend till all of them are pureed fine.
- Store in an air tight jar and store in refrigerator till ready to use.
- Whenever read to use, take it out and bring to the room temperature. Pour over salad or use as a dip.
Life is easy with some easy recipes at hand which can make you tap your happy feet and bring a bright smile on your face. Make a batch and save for “ready to use” moment, just like I did in my Indian American Kitchen.
Eat Happy! Stay Happy!
Sonal
Framed Recipes
Love this one… Bookmarking this Sonal
simplyvegetarian777
You would surely like it if you like Thai flavors Sree ❤️
spiceinthecity
This sounds so delicious Sonal! Must elevate a simple cold veggie salad to gourmet heights 🙂 Gonna give it a try soon!
simplyvegetarian777
You will love it Naina ❤️
Julie is Hostess At Heart
This dressing would be amazing in a noodle salad! I love Asian food too, and we make it at home now more than we go out for it. Less sodium and no preservatives.
simplyvegetarian777
I agree Julie :).
A cold noodle salad is following on the blog
Oliana
I just love your recipes…so easy and clear the way you explain it. My colleagues at work like it too 🙂 checking out more gluten free recipes now…seems I react to it now in my old age. What I miss hte most is bread
simplyvegetarian777
Hugs Oliana
Thank you so much! Hope you are doing well! ❤️
Oliana
I’m well, thank you…finally it’s starting to feel like spring