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Ginger-Sesame Sauce

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This spiced-up Asian-inspired sauce is perfect for dipping French fries or crudité, or for drizzling over seared chicken or fish.

Cooks' note:

•Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion

Preparation

  1. Blend together mayonnaise, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and Asian sesame oil in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in cilantro and scallion.

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