Ingredients

　　1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger

　　1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce

　　2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil

　　Thinly sliced scallions (optional)

　　WHISK TOGETHER ginger, tamari, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl, then gradually whisk in oil, adding it in a slow, steady stream, and continue whisking until mixture is emulsified. Stir in scallions, if desired.

　　Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook by Martha Stewart. Copyright © 2008 by Martha Stewart. Published by Crown Publishing. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of bestselling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the Emmy-winning, daily national syndicated program, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which publishes several magazines, including Martha Stewart Living; produces Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio; and provides a wealth of ideas and information on www.marthastewart.com.