Sesame grilled asparagus rafts
Griddling or barbecuing asparagus
individually can be fiddly, but it’s
much easier cooking them like this –
plus it looks impressive
- Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Ingredients
- 16-20 asparagus spears, about 500g/1lb 2oz
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
-
With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk
at its base. Bend the stalk over with your
other hand – the asparagus will break
where the woody part ends and the
tender part begins. Discard the base.
Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one
another. Skewer them crosswise in two
places – just below the tips and 3cm
from the bottom – with slender bamboo
skewers. You will end up with something
that looks like a raft.
-
In a small bowl, combine the sesame
oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds
and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this
mixture on the asparagus rafts on
both sides. Season the asparagus with
a little salt and lots of pepper.
-
Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or
in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side,
turning with tongs. Sprinkle with sesame
mix as they grill.
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