Elevate spring asparagus with a splash of Jade sauces. Drizzle the bright green spears with Jade Sesame Soy Marinade or Jade Toasted Sesame Sauce. The Asian sauces add instant flavor to the coolly elegant spears. Serve as a side dish, first course, or salad.
Sesame Asparagus
I prefer plump spears, but either thick or thin spears can be used.
Makes 3 or 4 servings
12 to 16 ounces asparagus
About 2 tablespoons Jade Sesame-Soy Marinade or Jade Toasted Sesame Sauce
1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, bring 1 to 1 1/2 inches water to a boil. When water boils, add asparagus. Cook until asparagus is barely tender when pierced, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. To serve cold, immerse in ice water until cold. Drain and place on a serving dish.
2. Shortly before serving, drizzle Jade Sesame-Soy Marinade or Jade Toasted Sesame Sauce over warm or cold asparagus to taste.
