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.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
| 1 ½ 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 |
Steps:
- 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.