Chinese hot-and-spicy asparagus salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsAsparagus
1tablespoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonGrated gingerroot
½teaspoonSalt or herbal salt
Substitute
½teaspoonHoney
2tablespoonsLow-sodium soy or tamari
Sauce
1teaspoonDark sesame oil
1tablespoonRice vinegar
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonHot-pepper flakes
(optional)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Trim ends of asparagus and slice each stalk diagonally into 3-inch pieces. Steam until tender (8 to 10 minutes). Drain.

2. In a large bowl combine garlic, gingerroot, salt, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, cayenne, and hot-pepper flakes. Toss with asparagus.

Chill or serve warm.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File