Layered Oriental Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cooked chicken, and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room emperature
• 1 tablespoon milk

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 3 dashes hot sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Place chopped chicken in a one gallon resealable plastic bag.

2. 2

   Add in the carrot, cashews, onions, parsley, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.

3. 3

   Seal and refrigerate for several hours to blend the flavors.

4. 4

   Combine the cream cheese and milk in a mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Beat until smooth and fluffy.

6. 6

   Spread mixture over the bottom of a 12 inch serving platter or pie plate.

7. 7

   Spoon the chicken mixture over the cream cheese.

8. 8

   Drizzle with the sweet and sour sauce and serve with crackers.

9. 9

   To make the sweet and sour sauce, combine the brown sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.

10. 10

    Gradually stir in the remaining ingredients and heat over medium heat.

11. 11

    Cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

12. 12

    Cool, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.