SPICY-SOUR DRESSING

Spicy-Sour Dressing image

Provided by Jean Georges Vongerichten

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup 1/8-inch cubes peeled carrot
1/4 cup 1/8-inch cubes red bell pepper
7 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili oil*

Steps:

Heat grapeseed oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, and sugar. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Transfer dressing to blender; add chili oil. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.