Wasabi Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can (1 oz.) wasabi powder (1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon)
• 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 pkg. (.75 oz.) fresh chives, cut in 2" pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Stir wasabi powder and rice vinegar together in a small bowl until blended; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Place garlic in food processor bowl and pulse until minced. 
3. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, salt, pepper and wasabi paste.  Puree until well blended.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes: 1 1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Tip:  If you prefer a more traditional horseradish sauce with roast beef, substitute 1/4 cup grated horseradish for the wasabi.