A little about this dish
Inspired by the flavors of the Chinese cuisine, this appetizer showcases Asparagus in a unique and delightful way. The star ingredient, fresh, seasonal asparagus is crisp, tender, and full of spring-time vibrancy. Infused with a sweet, sticky soy glaze, these Asparagus skewers are far from the cliché and predictable.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Asparagus spears — 10 spears — washed and trimmed
- Small thumb-sized piece of ginger — 1 piece — grated
- Soy sauce — 4 tablespoons
- Brown sugar — 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar — 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch — 1 teaspoon — dissolved in a tablespoon of water
- Sesame seeds — a pinch — for garnish
- Vegetable oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍶🔥🥄Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
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Step 2 — 🌽💦🍯Add in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stir continuously until the sauce thickens into glaze. Set it aside.
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Step 3 — 🥦🔥🍳Heat oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and turn occasionally for about 10 minutes until they are tender and lightly charred.
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Step 4 — 🍯🥦🔄Pour the glaze over the asparagus and toss them until they are fully coated.
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Step 5 — 🍢🧂🍽️Transfer the asparagus to skewers, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with extra glaze on the side.
A final fox tip
To make this recipe even more interesting, you can add some heat with a dash of sriracha to the glaze. If you wish to engage kids in the kitchen, they can help in washing and trimming the asparagus and assembling the skewers.