Layered Oriental Appetizer

By gstark

Ingredients

• Topping:
• Layered Oriental Appetizer
• 3/4 C. small cubed chicken
• 1/2 C. shredded carrots
• 1/2 C. chopped unsalted cashews or peanuts
• 3 T. sliced green onions
• 1 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 T. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• In a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
• Zippy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce:
• 1/4 C. packed brown sugar
• 2 -/12 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 C. water
• 1/4 C. ketchup
• 2 T. vinegar
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Mix well. Gradually stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Cool.
• Base:
• 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 T. milk
• (For a thicker base, use one 8 oz. pkg. plus a 3 oz. pkg. and 1-1/2 T. milk.)
• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over bottom of a 10-inch round serving plate. Spoon topping evenly over cream cheese. Drizzle with 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauce. Serve with crackers. To store remaining sauce, cover and refrigerate.

Preparation

Step 1

Spread cream cheese mixture over bottom of a 10-inch round serving plate. Spoon topping evenly over cream cheese. Drizzle with ¼ to ½ cup sauce. Serve with crackers. To store remaining sauce, cover and refrigerate.