This is excellent on grain, bean, or vegetable salads.
3/4 cup rice or wine vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1.5 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake to mix.
NOTE:
To thicken this dressing, add 1/4 teaspoon of guar gum to the mixture before shaking. Guar gum is a thickening agent that does not require cooking. Shake well and refrigerate for 1 hour.