Asparagus w/Wasabi Mayonnaise Dip

By stancec44

Gourmet Cookbook. Very good.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. thin to med. asparagus, trimmed
• 1 c. mayo
• 4 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. wasabi paste
• Note: You can substitute wasabi powder for the past, but they found that paste imparts a fresher flavor.

Preparation

Step 1

Blanch asparagus in 2 batches in a 6-7 qt. wide pot of boiling salted water, 1 Tbsp. salt for every 4 qts. water for 1 minute per batch. (I steam them over salted water instead). Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain well and pat dry.

Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.

Serve.