Creamy California Walnut-Miso Dressing and Crushed California Walnuts
Chef Vivian Ku of Joy | Los Angeles, CA
The California walnut dressing is nutty, sweet, and creamy which pairs well with the slight bitterness of the gai lan. — Chef Vivian Ku
Adapted by StarChefs | November 2026 | Photo: Jakob Layman
INGREDIENTS
Creamy California Walnut Dressing:
Yield: 2½ cups
170 grams canola oil
120 grams California walnuts
75 grams white miso
150 grams mirin
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 serving
Gai lan, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched and shocked
Crushed California walnuts
METHOD
For the California Walnut Dressing:
In a Vitamix Commercial blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a mixing bowl, toss gai lan with California walnuts and desired amount California Walnut Dressing. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl.
