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Asian inspired Asparagus

When you walk into a store armed with list, but find the freshest of produce lovingly looking at you, you want to take the babies home. Fresh  asparagus is in the markets now and this is an easy recipe to put together for dinner along with maybe grilled chicken?

The idea behind this recipe is to dress the asparagus very lightly, that you will want to munch on them like they are a snack.

Asparagus – 1 bunch

Dressing

Vegetable oil – 1 T

Sesame oil – 1 tsp

Soy Sauce – ½ tsp

Freshly minced ginger – ¼ tsp

Orange juice – 1 T

Honey – 1 tsp

Orange Zest – ¼ tsp

Sesame seeds – ½ tsp for garnish

• Chop the tough ends of the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 3 minutes.
• Remove the asparagus  and allow it to cool
• In a bowl whisk well the oils, soy sauce, ginger, orange juice, honey and zest.
• Taste and adjust to your taste.
• In a large bowl, place the asparagus , drizzle the dressing  over and toss well to coat
• Arrange in a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

Variation: Garnish with roughly chopped roasted peanuts for an added crunch. You can make a double batch and use this as a dressing for salad.