[recipe*] Oriental Asparagus Salad

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This is awesome to make when you can get

some tender stalks of fresh asparagus.

 

Oriental Asparagus Salad

 

1 pound asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces

2 Tbs. soy sauce

1 Tbs. vegetable oil [i use peanut oil]

1 Tbs. vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted

1/2 tsp. ground ginger [i used fresh]

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

 

In a saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount

of water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Drain well and place in a large bowl.

Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar,

sesame seeds, ginger, and cumin; pour over

asparagus and toss to coat.

Cover and chill 1 hour. Drain before serving.

Yield: 4 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

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