June 14, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Torrance, CA / Zone 10 / Sunset Zone 22
Posts: 9
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Asparagus with Sweet and Pungent Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons plum sauce, or hoisin
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Chopped toasted walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Cut asparagus diagonally into 1 1/2-inch slices. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add oil, salt, and asparagus. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain rinse with cold water, and drain again. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl. Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Arrange asparagus on a serving plate and garnish with walnuts.
NotesFrom Martin Yan's Culinary Journey Through China
Martin Yan Notes: When the weather warms up and asparagus is in season, I like to prepare it Sichuanese-style: quickly blanched in boiling water until crisp-tender; then chilled and tossed in a sweet, mustardy dressing. This dish is easy to prepare ahead of time, but wait until the last minute to add the dressing so the asparagus retains its bright color.
Yield 4 servings
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