Shoyu Dip with Sesame Crunch

Name: Shoyu Dip with Sesame Crunch
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce); 2 teaspoons Lemon Olive Oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 pounds assorted vegetables (see Note), cut into 3-inch spears, for serving

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Makes 4 to 6 servings 1x

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce)
2 teaspoons Lemon Olive Oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds assorted vegetables (see Note), cut into 3-inch spears, for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, shoyu, lemon oil, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil. Season to taste with pepper and transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and has caramelized around the sesame seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove this from the pan to a plate, let cool, then crush it up and sprinkle over the dip. Serve with your assortment of vegetables.

Note: Eat the dip with whatever vegetables are on hand—carrots, radishes, watercress, green beans, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, eggplant, squash, etc.—either raw, blanched, steamed, or roasted. Chill them before serving.