Crudites with Asian-Style Dip Recipe

Look for rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of your market.

Makes 1 cup dip.

1/2cup mayonnaise

1/4cup sour cream

2tablespoons soy sauce

2tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1tablespoon oriental sesame oil

1tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1tablespoon rice vinegar

1teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1teaspoon sugar

1/2teaspoon dry mustard

1/8teaspoon cayenne pepperassorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumbers and broccoli)

Combine first 11 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dip with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Place bowl with dip in center of platter. Surround with assorted vegetables and serve.