Easy Wasabi Scallion Sauce is a great alternative to the traditional sauces served with the latkes. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

From The Asian Reporter, V18, #51 (December 23, 2008), page 12.

By The Associated Press

Tired of traditional latke toppings? This simple Asian sauce dresses up a frozen latke. The mayonnaise makes it slightly reminiscent of the more traditional sour cream topping.

Start to finish: 5 minutes, plus overnight chilling

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

1 large bunch scallions, roughly chopped

1 cup light mayonnaise

Juice of 1 lemon

1/8 teaspoon wasabi powder

In a food processor, combine all ingredients.

Process until creamy and smooth. Refrigerate overnight.

Recipe adapted from Jamie Geller’s Quick and Kosher, Feldheim, 2007.