Subs for lemon zest and MSG (this is filler text because I needed to make the title longer to post - so inconvenient.

I suppose it would be fine to use yuzu zest. Right? I’m fortunate enough to live where trees are available (I’ve got three). But I’d also like to suggest that instead of MSG a teaspoon + of white miso works great if you have it. I don’t make ANY salad dressing without it. It gives you all the umami without the metallic taste of Accent or other MSG based products like Maggie. Just a suggestion. Try it out!

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Yuzu Kosho Ranch Dressing
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Nicole D. July 12, 2023
Hi Mike! Yes, that would be fine. And that is an excellent tip for the Miso. What salad dressings do you typically make? Garlic+dijon+vinegar+EVOO is my go-to and I often use rice wine vinegar, so I bet this would be good in this, but would you skip the dijon?

Thank you!
 
mikedalena July 12, 2023
Hi Nicole!

I love all salad dressings. I am partial to a simple Italian dressing. I use EVOO, red wine or white vinegar, maybe some lemon juice, dried oregano (fresh if ya got it), fresh parsley, miso, mustard (I love mustard and I would say leave it for flavor and extra emulsification.

I also put miso in my ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, all of them! It’s a real flavor booster without flavoring the dressing.

I also add it to my red sauce if it’s “missing something.”

Let me know what you think!
 
Nicole D. July 12, 2023
Thank you! I will. One more question—what mustard do you use?
 
mikedalena July 24, 2023
I use a Dijon mustard always for, well, everything! 🤣 Though yellow is good for brats. But only brats in my book. 😏
 
Nicole D. July 24, 2023
Thanks, I thought so but wanted to confirm. I have tried this btw, and love it. Thanks again!
 
mikedalena July 24, 2023
I’m super flattered you tried my suggestion and liked it! I feel like an influencer now! Move over Chrisie Tiegan! 🤣🤣🤣
 
mikedalena July 24, 2023
Oh! I don’t think I mentioned it but I use white miso. If using red or any darker miso use less to ensure it doesn’t affect flavor. It will boost umami by a few factors so add and taste as you go! 😃👍
 
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