Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 2 cups

　　1/2 lb carrots (3 medium), coarsely chopped

　　1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger

　　1/4 cup chopped shallots

　　1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 cup vegetable oil

　　1/4 cup water

　　

Step 1

Pulse carrots in a food processor until finely ground (almost puréed). Add chopped ginger, chopped shallots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pulse until ginger and shallots are minced. With motor running, add vegetable oil in a slow stream.

　　

Step 2

Transfer mixture to a blender. Add 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Thin dressing with additional water if desired.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.