Asparagus with Sesame Seeds |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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There are lots of asparagus recipes but this one is a bit different with the sesame seeds. You may serve them hot or at room temperature Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus, washed,ends snapped |
2 tablespoons peanut oil (i use walnut oil too) |
2 tablespoons shallots, minced |
1 tablespoon sesame seeds |
2 teaspoons light soy sauce |
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat a wok or cast iron fry pan (medioum heat) and add peanut oil.
2. Saute the asparagus until they are bright green (apprx 3 minutes).
3. Flip and continue to cook them for another 3 minutes- do not overcook.
4. Add shallots and the sesame seeds, continue cooking and shake the pan tossing the asparagus for a further minute or two.
5. Watch the seeds do not burn- if they are getting too brown turn down the heat.
6. Add soy sauce, sasame oil, salt& pepper.
7. Shake pan& cook for 30 seconds.
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