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Angus Fergusson
The perfect side to throw on the grill.
2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tbsp doenjang paste
1 tsp honey
1 1/2 tsp rice-wine vinegar
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 tsp canola oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp grated parmesan
Preheat barbecue to medium.
Whisk butter with doenjang, honey and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside. Toss asparagus with oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper.
Oil grill, then barbecue asparagus, with lid open, flipping once, until tender-crisp, 6 to 8 min.
Toss hot asparagus with doenjang butter and turn until well coated. Serve drizzled with lime juice and garnished with parmesan. Serve with Anju's marinated rib-eye steak.
Calories 110, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 9g, Sodium 518mg.
Doenjang is Korean soy bean paste that looks like miso but is saltier and has a much stronger flavour. It can be replaced with Japanese miso.
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