Chilled Sesame Asparagus

By MichaelV

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

Step 1

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.

Makes 4-6 servings.