Recipe: Asian Asparagus

Recipes using Tones/Members Mark Ground Cayenne Pepper

Price Each: $12.74USD

Quantity 

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 1" pieces
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted*
• 1 tsp sesame or walnut oil (or any mild oil)
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsps rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 1 tbsp tamari (soy sauce)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsps fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
• 1 tbsp sherry or rice wine
• 1 tbsp water
• few dashes chili or cayenne pepper

Saute' the garlic a few seconds. Stir together the rest of the ingredients and pour into the skillet. Add the asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat until the asparagus is done but still a little crisp. Serve topped with sesame seeds.

*To toast sesame seeds: place them in a small heated skillet on medium-high heat. Heat for about one minute, stirring often so they don't burn. Remove from pan immediately when they begin to "smell toasted."