One of my favorite condiments is vinegar, I use it in dressings, on potatoes, and on pasta. I was asked to try several products from Marukan and create a recipe using one of their gourmet vinegar’s.
A little about Marukan Vinegars – They are slowly and naturally brewed, using traditional methods developed by over three centuries of experience by Japan’s finest artisans.
•All Natural Ingredients
•Slow Brewed for Flavor and Lower Acidity
•Non-GMO Verified
•Kosher Certified by Star K
•Certified Organic
MARUKAN GENUINE BREWED Rice Vinegar: This exceptional artisan vinegar takes 2 months to brew in the traditional way with NO sodium and all natural ingredients to heighten the flavor of any recipe. The delicate acidity is versatile and excellent as an addition not only to Japanese but also Chinese, European or American dishes. You can use it straight from the bottle, or as an ingredient for salad dressing and sushi rice. This product contains NO sodium, fat, sugar, artificial ingredients or calories. Naturally gluten free and non-GMO.
MARUKAN SEASONED GOURMET Rice Vinegar: Marukan’s best-seller for sweeter marinades and more flavorful dressings, dips and sauces. We have more recipes featuring our Seasoned Gourmet than any other variety. Blended with care according to Marukan’s very own processing technique, it can also be used in preparing delicious sushi rice at home by simply mix 1 oz. Marukan Seasoned Gourmet with each cup of steamed short-grained rice. Because it does not contain any fat, it also serves as a healthy ingredient for marinades by mixing it with your choice of oil or creamy dressing. Non-GMO and naturally gluten and fat free.
MARUKAN All Natural PONZU – Premium Soy Dressing with Sudachi Citrus: Our premium ponzu is made from natural sudachi lime extract imported from Japan. The ponzu is a perfect match for steak and BBQ, but it can also be used as an alternative to regular soy sauce for almost any dish. The sudachi citrus is high in vitamin C with a refreshing citrus flavor. This 100% vegan ponzu contains gluten.
Where to Buy: Find Marukan in the Asian foods section or wherever fine vinegars are sold, including major retailers nationwide like Whole Foods, Ralphs, Smart & Final, Stater Bros, Jons, Albertsons.
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Marukan Creamy Vinaigrette Recipe
I decided to make a Creamy Vinaigrette using the Sweet and Tangy Rice Seasoned Gourmet Vinegar, it’s super quick and easy and you can use it on so many dishes.
To make this vinaigrette you need just 6 ingredients; Mayonnaise, Olive Oil, Rice Vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
Combine vinegar, mayo and whisk in garlic, salt and pepper.
In a measuring cup, measure out the oil and slowly whisk it into the mixture, start with a few drops at first, then pour in a thin steady stream, constantly whisking.
- 1/4 Marukan Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2/3 cup of Olive Oil
- In a small bowl add vinegar and mayonnaise
- Whisk in garlic and salt and pepper to taste
- Measure Olive Oil and add to mixture – slow drop at first, then a thin continuous stream whisking constantly till combined
I used it over a gluten-free pasta salad but you can use it on whatever dish you would like, it’s very versatile.
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