Asian Marinated Asparagus Recipe

Asian Marinated Asparagus Recipe

  • ice cubes
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  1. Fill a large bowl with with cold water; add ice.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain asparagus and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and transfer asparagus to a baking dish.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, agave nectar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; pour marinade over asparagus, adding water if necessary to submerge asparagus. Cover baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Drain marinade and sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus before serving.
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