Asparagus Shandong Style (liang Ban Lu-sun)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut crosswise on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 drops red chili oil
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• 2 add asparagus to pot and cook until tender-crisp and bright green, 1 1/2–2 minutes.
• 3 do not overcook!.
• 4 drain, then immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water; set aside to cool, 2–3 minutes.
• 5 drain again, then transfer to paper towels, pat dry, and set aside.
• 6 whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and chile oil in a medium bowl.
• 7 add asparagus and toss.
• 8 transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.