ASPARAGUS WITH WASABI-MAYONNAISE DIP

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From Gourmet, June 2001.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb asparagus trimmed (thin to medium)
1 c mayonnaise
4 tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp wasabi paste

Steps:

  • 1. Blanch asparagus in 2 batches in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.
  • 2. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking.
  • 3. Drain well and pat dry.
  • 4. Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste until sugar is dissolved.
  • 5. Serve asparagus with dip.
  • 6. Note: Asparagus and dip may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

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