Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus

2 Tblsp soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1 tblsp dark sesame oil

1 Tblsp white or rice vinegar

1 Tblsp rice wine, mirin or dry sherry

1/2 tsp grated ginger

1/2 tsp chili paste

sesame seeds

Preparation

put asparagus into boiling water, wait until returns to boil, cook 2 minutes. shock with cold water

Mix other ingredients for marinade. Cover asparagus for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours with marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Can also put marinade over hot asparagus and serve immediately