Prepare the following, adding each a blender or food processor fitted with the blade attachment as you complete it: Peel and dice 1 small yellow onion (about 1 cup). Core and dice ½ medium honeycrisp apple (about ½ cup). Peel and dice 1 medium carrot (about 1 cup). Peel 1 (1-inch) piece ginger and thinly slice crosswise. Peel 1 garlic clove and smash with the flat part of a knife.
Process for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and process for 30 seconds more.
Add ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger. Process until combined, about 30 seconds.
