Asparagus Namul - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. asparagus spears
1/2 c. shoyu
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted
1 tsp. sesame oil
Bonito flakes (optional)

Preparation

Clean asparagus; cut at an angle into fourths.
In a large pot, bring water to a rapid boil.
Parboil asparagus until tender but very crisp.
Immediately plunge asparagus into cold water to cool.
Drain very well and place aside.
Combine remaining ingredients for sauce and pour over asparagus right before serving.