26 May 2011

Asparagus with Gochujang Sauce

Asparagus is a wonderful spring vegetable and tossing it in this gochujang sauce gives this side dish a spicy kick.  Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste and should be used with caution, as it can leave a fiery burn on your tongue.

Ingredients:
-1 bunch of asparagus
-1 teaspoon gochujang
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1 teaspoon honey
-1 teaspoon sesame oil
-1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions:
-Wash the asparagus and chop off about 1 inch from the bottom of the asparagus.
-Boil the water in the steamer.  Place asparagus in the steamer for about 5-10 minutes.  Once they turn bright green, steaming is done.
-Chop the asparagus into 2 inch pieces and cut on the angle.
-Combine and mix the gochujang, vinegar, honey, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
-Toss asparagus with the sauce and place in the refrigerator as it is best when served cool.

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