Asparagus season is like Ferris Bueller’s famous quote: “Life (asparagus season) moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around (buy some asparagus) you could miss it.”
Sesame Asparagus Salad
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (a combo of white and black is pretty)
~ 1 tablespoon salt
optional, for heat: a pinch of crushed red chili flakes
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the salt.
- Have ready a colander and a bowl of ice water.
- Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus and discard. Chop the remainder into bite site pieces at an angle.
- Prepare the sauce by combing the coconut aminos, sesame oil, and ginger in a medium bowl. (Large enough for the asparagus as well)
- Once the water is boiling, carefully add the asparagus to it and blanch for about one minute. (slightly more for thick asparagus)
- Strain the asparagus and immediately plunge into the ice water.
- Once cool, strain again and add the asparagus to the sauce.
- Stir to combine, transfer to a serving platter or bowl, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Ckm77 says
Made this as a side dish for my steak today, and it was absolutely delicious! And easy to make:)
Thank you!
zenbellyblog says
So glad you liked it!
Eileen @ Phoenix Helix says
Made this tonight. Simple and delicious! My husband is an asparagus lover, and he usually doesn’t like when I do anything fancy with it, preferring its natural flavor. This recipe was the exception. He said it was the one recipe that made asparagus taste even better.
Aline Moulia says
Delicious! And so easy. Love recipes like these.