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Fresh Asparagus Salad

Cooking time : 15 Minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1½ to 2 pounds of fresh asparagus
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon sesame-seed oil

Method:

1. Snap off and discard root ends. Slice remaining stalks in 1½-inch lengths, using the roll-cut method: make a diagonal slice through one end of stalk, then roll stalk a quarter turn and slice again. Provides about 3 cups of asparagus pieces.
2. Wash asparagus under cold running water and parboil the pieces by dropping them into 2 quarts of rapidly boiling water for 1 minute. Drain at once, and run cold water over the asparagus. Spread asparagus on paper towels and pat dry.
3. In a small glass bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar and sesame-seed oil, and mix until sugar is completely dissolved. Add asparagus. Toss with a large spoon, making sure to coat each piece thoroughly with dressing, Chill slightly no longer than 2 hours before serving.