Asian Dressing

Ingredients:

1/3 cup soft silken tofu (about 3 oz)

1/4 cup white or yellow miso (see note)

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp natural unsweetened peanut butter

2 Tbsp pickled ginger (see note)

1 Tbsp honey

1 1/2 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp chile fl akes (optional)

2 Tbsp minced scallion (green and white parts)

2 Tbsp chopped cliantro

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except scallions and cilantro in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Stir in scallions and cilantro.

Note: Miso is a fermented soybean paste, which is used as a fl avoring in Japanese cooking. Its fl avor is very concentrated and salty; use in moderation. Pickled ginger is a Japanese condiment served with sushi. It is used to cleanse the palate. You can find both at Japanese markets or in the ethnic foods section of some supermarkets.

Servings: 24

Nutritional Information: Calories   24 Protein   1.023g Total Carbohydrate   2.634g Dietary Fiber   0.296g Total Fat   1.023g Saturated Fat   0.182g Cholesterol   0mg Sodium   164mg