ORIENTAL ASPARAGUS

ORIENTAL ASPARAGUS

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spurs
• 2 tsp water
• 114 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp chopped ginger
• 1 tsp dark sesame oil
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon, divided

Method

• Remove tough ends and scales from asparagus.
  
• Place the stalks in glass pie plate and add water.
  
• Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high (100 per cent) power 3 minutes or until just tender.
  
• Plunge asparagus into cold water and drain well.
  
• Place remaining ingredients in zip-top plastic food bag, reserving 1 tsp lemon zest for garnishing.
  
• Seal, then shake well to allow it to blend well.
  
• Add asparagus and reseal bag.
  
• Refrigerate overnight or at least for two hours.
  
• Drain marinade and discard.
  
• Serve cold.