Oriental Marinated Asparagus
📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A crisp and flavorful marinated asparagus dish featuring sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and water chestnuts. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for any meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 5 mins | 1 hr | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Colander
- Shallow non-metallic dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | Asparagus | Trimmed |
| 1/4 C. | Rice wine vinegar | None |
| 1 T. | Sesame oil | None |
| 1/2 C. | Water chestnuts | Sliced |
| 1 T. | Sesame seeds | Toasted |
| 4 strips | Pimento or red bell pepper | Optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Cooking and Marinating
- Cook 1 lb. asparagus 2-5 minutes in boiling water until tender-crisp.
- Rinse in cold water and drain well.
- Combine 1/4 C. rice wine vinegar, 1 T. sesame oil, and 1/2 C. sliced water chestnuts in a shallow non-metallic dish.
- Add 1 lb. asparagus, turning to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle with 1 T. toasted sesame seeds and garnish with 4 strips pimento or red bell pepper, if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving to let the flavors fully develop.
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