Asian Dip and Veggie Platter

Asian-inspired ingredients are used to create a flavourful creamy dip to serve with fresh, raw vegetables. This is an ideal veggie platter for a side dish or a party appetizer.

 

If you’re looking for the ultimate dip recipe, look no further! This dip has a subtle infusion of Asian flavours giving it a unique and unexpected taste. It’s flavoured with rice vinegar, orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and green onions. It will become your new favourite.

Veggie platters are a healthy and a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It’s hard to resist bright, colourful vegetables arranged on a platter. Although veggies are tasty on their own, serving them with this homemade Asian-inspired dip takes them to another level!

I started making this dip many years ago when I hosted a gathering for a group of mothers in our school community. I wanted to impress the group with a dynamite dip. I combined some simple Asian-inspired ingredients to create this dip and served it with fresh veggies. It turned out to be a big hit!

 

Ingredients needed

• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Rice vinegar
• Sesame oil
• Orange
• Sugar
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Sesame seeds
• Salt
• Green onions
• Assorted vegetables and crackers for serving

 

 

How to make Asian dip

In a medium mixing bowl add the dip ingredients, mayonnaise, sour cream, rice vinegar, sesame oil, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, salt and finely minced green onions. With a spatula, stir well to combine all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate the dip for at 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavours to meld.

Suggested vegetables and crackers to serve with the dip

•  Bell peppers, red and yellow
• Sugar snap or snow peas
• Green onions
• Broccoli
• Celery
• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Cauliflower
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Sesame rice crackers

How to arrange the vegetable platter

Place the dip in a small to medium serving bowl on a large platter and sprinkle top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Cut the vegetables into finger size/bite size pieces as desired, and arrange them on the platter around the dip. Cover and refrigerate the platter until needed. Add the sesame rice crackers to the platter or to a separate bowl when ready to serve.

Can I make the dip in advance?

Yes the dip is best made in advance as once it’s refrigerated for 2 hours or up to overnight the flavours meld and the dip tastes better. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dip is not recommended for freezing. The vegetables are best cut up the same day they are needed and can be refrigerated for a few hours.

How many does this dip serve?

This recipe makes 1 cup of dip which is sufficient for a vegetable platter that serves about 6 – 8 people. Depending on the size of veggie platter you require, you may need to double the dip recipe and include more vegetables on the platter.

Skip the store-bought veggie platter and instead, cut up your own vegetables and serve them with this easy and exceptional homemade Asian Dip!