Asparagus With Thai Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
1 small onion, sliced into wedges
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup coriander
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
lettuce (to garnish)

Preparation

Slice asparagus diagonally into 3 inch lengths.
Steam, covered until just tender-about 5 minutes.
Drain, and cool under running water, drain.
Toss asparagus with onion, mint and coriander.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, blend together oil, lime juice, fish sauce and chili flakes, pour over asparagus mixture, and serve on lettuce lined plates.