Very tasty and easy to prepare
Chilled Sesame Asparagus
Cooked asparagus is quickly chilled and then tossed with a simple soy-sesame vinaigrette for a tangy side dish to serve at pot luck gatherings or with cold cuts and sandwiches.
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
- Cook asparagus in boiling water about 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain, cover, and chill 2 hours.
- Whisk together sesame oil and next 3 ingredients. Chill 2 hours.
- Arrange asparagus on a serving dish; spoon dressing evenly over top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Chilled Sesame Asparagus Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CUISINE: American, Asian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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