Chinese Hot-And-Spicy Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon herbal salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Trim ends of Asparagus and slice each stalk diagonally into 3-inch pieces (or leave whole). Steam until tender (8 to 10 minutes). Drain.
2. In a blender combine garlic, gingerroot, salt, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, cayenne, and hot-pepper flakes. Pour over Asparagus or set in a bowl as a dipping sauce. Chill or serve warm.