Carrot (or Sesame) Dressing

Ingredients:

2 tbsp mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)

2 tbsp rice vinegar or mild white wine or cider vinegar

1 tbsp decent soy sauce (I recommend Kikkoman)

1 tbsp mild prepared mustard

1 x 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube fresh ginger root

For Carrot Dressing: 1 small carrot

For Sesame Dressing: 1 tbsp tahini

Directions:

 Place mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard and ginger in a blender.

Carrot Dressing: Peel the carrot. For a smooth dressing, chop the carrot, add to the blender and blend until smooth. For a different effect, Blend the dressing without the carrot, then grate (shred) the carrot and add to the dressing at the end.

Sesame Dressing: Add the tahini to the blender, blend until smooth.

Store in a screw-topped jar in the fridge, and shake before using. Lasts about one week in the fridge.