1 lb asparagus
1/2 tsp salt
1 sauce:
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp orange rind -- finely
1 grated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 salt and pepper -- to taste
Directions
Find a saucepan that's wide enough to hold the asparagus spears
lengthwise and set it over medium-high heat. Fill about three
quarters with water, add the salt and bring to a boil. Plunge the
spears into the boiling water, return to a boil and cook until the
spears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 to minutes
depending on their thicknes (do not overcook). Rinse under cold
running water to stop the cooking, then drain on a clean kitchen
towel. To prepare the sauce, whisk together the orange juice, orange
rind, olive oil sesame oil, and coarse salt and pepper until well
blended. Arrange the asparagus on a large serving platter with
dipping sauce on the side. Serve warm or cold.
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NOTES : Reviewed in "Vegetables your kids will eat," Family Fun
Magazine, May 1996 Recipe By
: Deanna Cook, 1996. Disney's Family Cookbook
Servings: 4 servings
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