Name: Ginger Carrot Dip with Crudites
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes about 2 1D2 cups dip
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 5 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped peeled ginger; 2 scallions, coarsely chopped; Accompaniments: raw carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks; trimmed green beans and asparagus; broccoli and cauliflower florets; or any other vegetables in season

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Ginger Carrot Dip with CruditesRoland Bello

Does the idea of kids wolfing down their vegetables seem utterly improbable? This faintly sweet, gingery dip, reminiscent of that addictive Japanese-restaurant salad dressing, is made mostly from carrots, so you'll be delighted by the compulsive dipping and crunching that's bound to ensue when you put it out.

Cooks' note:

Dip can be chilled up to 1 day.

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