Scrappy Bitch

Today I'm cooking with the dregs of a jar, which is how most vinaigrette gets made in this household.

There’s inevitably 1/2 teaspoon inside any given condiment jar that refuses to leave even after I’ve scraped it down with my small spatula. And being a scrappy ass bitch, I have no choice but to make salad dressing directly in the jar to evict it by means of emulsification. This morning’s jar was full of doubanjiang yesterday and I pour in black vinegar, honey, a splash of soy, and olive oil. I think later I’ll grab steamed beets out of the chest freezer and char the hell out of them, toss in this vinaigrette and top with toasted seasame seeds and cilantro from the yard.

What’s the accompanying protein and carb? Well, that’s a problem for future me. But for now, I’m looking forward to eating a spicy, smokey, nutty salad for dinner.