SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS RAFTS

Sesame grilled asparagus rafts image

Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it's much easier cooking them like this - plus it looks impressive

Provided by Lisa Allen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium