dressing essentials: awesome spicy vinaigrette
This is a simple dressing to put together, but it has such, good flavor. The secret is toasting the spices before adding them to the emulsion. And, if you can wait 24 hours before using, it will taste even better. In fact, I plan on using on some grilled shrimp this evening. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 cup white rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, i prefer grey poupon
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
How To Make dressing essentials: awesome spicy vinaigrette
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 3Add the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard to a small bowl, whisk to combine, and reserve.
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Step 4Add the fennel, cumin, and coriander seeds to a dry pan and toast until fragrant, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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Step 5Remove from the pan, allow to cool, and then finely chop.
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Step 6Chef’s Note: If you have a spice grinder, use it.
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Step 7Add the chopped spices to the oil/vinegar/mustard mixture, and mix to combine.
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Step 8Season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
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Step 9Chef’s Note: The wonderful thing about homemade dressing is that they taste so dang good, plus they don’t have all those added chemicals. The down side, it that they won’t last as long as bottled dressings. This dressing should last 5 – 7 days, if placed in a tightly-covered, non-reactive jar. So, make about a week’s worth at a time.
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Step 10PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 11Place in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
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Step 12Chef’s Tip: Shake well before using.
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Step 13Use it on a Springtime salad, a plate of freshly cut garden tomatoes, fish, shrimp, or even chicken. Enjoy.
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Step 14Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Category:
Dressings
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
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