Asian Style Asparagus Slaw Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Cut off about 1/4 inch of stem ends of asparagus (the ends become fibrous very quickly!).
• Rinse asparagus; drain. Cut into 1-2 inch slice; julienne the stems (but not the heads!).
• Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain. Gently rinse with cool water.
• Combine asparagus, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley, onion, and cashews in a large bowl. Toss gently with sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
• Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
• Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
• Serve immediately.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

ASIAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS, CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus.
• Rinse asparagus; drain.
• Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan.
• Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Drain; gently rinse with cool water.
• Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley and onion in a large bowl.
• Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar and salt together in small bowl; add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
• Divide asparagus spears among six salad plates; top with cabbage mixture.