Marinated Asparagus
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(Photo: Erik Putz)
A flavourful asparagus recipe you can whip up easily, chill and serve when you're ready.
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp honey
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
PEEL bottom third of asparagus stalks. Boil until tender-crisp, about 3 min. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
WHISK soy sauce, rice vinegar, canola oil, ginger, garlic, honey and cayenne in a large bowl.
ADD asparagus and toss to coat. Chill for 30 min, then discard marinade.
SPRINKLE with sesame seeds, and serve.
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