Instructions: Rinse tofu under cool running water, let drain, then drop into a blender or food processor. Whirl smoothly with onion, ginger, garlic, oil, soy sauce, and cayenne. If made ahead, cover and chill up to 3 days. Pour into a small bowl; accompany with vegetables. Scoop onto vegetables to eat.

Makes about 1 3/4 cups, 7 to 9 servings of 3 or 4 tablespoons each.

Comments: The silky texture and neutral flavor of soft tofu make it an ideal medium for distinctive seasonings in this high-protein, lowfat dip for crisp vegetables. Look for tofu in the refrigerated section of supermarkets, often with produce.

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