Japanize Vegetarian Cuisine - Japanese Carrot Dressing

• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 2 TB mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine)
• 2 TB rice vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1 TB soy sauce
• 2 drops dark sesame oil - *see note
• 1 TB prepared mustard
• 1 TB grated fresh ginger root (optional)

*note: original recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil

Whirl all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Well covered, it keeps in the refrigerator for about a week.