Tuesday, October 9, 2012

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

 ...a great asparagus recipe. Nice one !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 lbs. asparagus
FOR MARINADE:

  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1 tsp. grated ginger
  • Lightly toasted sesame seeds

ASPARAGUS SALAD INSTRUCTIONS
First of all whisk together marinade ingredients and set aside. And then wash asparagus and remove tough ends. Next is to ease spears into boiling water to cover. When water begins to boil again, cook for 1-2 minutes longer until tender, but crisp.
Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking and set the color. Drain well; place in shallow bowl, and cover with marinade.
Chill at least 30 minutes.Garnish with sesame seeds. Don't wait longer than 2 hours before serving. Can be served hot, too. This nice asparagus salad asian style is ready to serve...hot. Hmmm great ! Enjoy it !


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