dressing essentials: awesome spicy vinaigrette

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Wichita, KS
Updated on May 23, 2017

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

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 3
    Add the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard to a small bowl, whisk to combine, and reserve.
  • Step 4
    Add the fennel, cumin, and coriander seeds to a dry pan and toast until fragrant, about 3 – 4 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove from the pan, allow to cool, and then finely chop.
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: If you have a spice grinder, use it.
  • Step 7
    Add the chopped spices to the oil/vinegar/mustard mixture, and mix to combine.
  • Step 8
    Season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Step 9
    Chef’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.
  • Step 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 11
    Place in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Step 12
    Chef’s Tip: Shake well before using.
  • Step 13
    Use it on a Springtime salad, a plate of freshly cut garden tomatoes, fish, shrimp, or even chicken. Enjoy.
  • Step 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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