Day 49: Asian-Style Dip with Fresh Vegetables
This dip is easy to make. And fast. And it's good. And yet ... I wouldn't make it again. "This is different," was the consensus reaction. There are times when 'different' means GOOD and others when different means, HMMM. This was a Hmmm. That said, for anyone who likes sesame seeds, it might be a good choice. If one thing makes this dip stand out, it is the nutty toasted sesame seeds - don't be tempted to leave them out. ASIAN-STYLE DIP with FRESH VEGETABLES Active time: 15 minutes Time to table: 15 minutes Dip makes 1 cup 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup non-fat yogurt (the original recipe suggested sour cream) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (from a jar) 1 teaspoon chili paste (cayenne might be good substitute) 1 teaspoon Dijon or other good mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil (maybe 2 teaspoons would be better? even 1?) 1 teaspoon sugar Salt & pepper to taste Fresh cucumber, carrot