Asparagus With Thai Dipping Sauce Recipes

THAI-STYLE ASPARAGUS WITH CHILES, GARLIC, & BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat.
• Add oil, making sure bottom of pan is completely oiled.
• Add garlic and minced chile, toss until garlic begins to turn golden; about 15 seconds.
• Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds.
• Add the soy sauces, sugar, basil, and 1 T water; stir-fry until basil starts to wilt.
• Serve hot.
• Garnish with sliced chiles.
• For Vegetarian do not use the fish sauce, use the soy sauce.

ASPARAGUS WITH THAI DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice asparagus diagonally into 3 inch lengths.
• Steam, covered until just tender-about 5 minutes.
• Drain, and cool under running water, drain.
• Toss asparagus with onion, mint and coriander.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Before serving, blend together oil, lime juice, fish sauce and chili flakes, pour over asparagus mixture, and serve on lettuce lined plates.

ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
• To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chili with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
• For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
• Add the asparagus, return to a boil, and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender.
• Rinse and drain under cold running water.
• Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
• For tarragon sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, shallots, tarragon, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, and red pepper in a small bowl until well mixed.
• Arrange asparagus on a platter and serve with tarragon sauce.
• Makes 20 servings.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare asparagus and sauce as directed above.
• Wrap and refrigerate asparagus and sauce for up to 24 hours.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the mayo, sour cream, oil, capers, juice, thyme, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Trim asparagus and place in a shollow baking dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Roast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.
• Serve asparagus with sauce on the side.

FRESH THAI ASPARAGUS, KALE AND GARLICKY MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Add asparagus, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in kale; cook and stir until wilted, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in fish sauce and vinegar. If desired, top with sesame seeds.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SWEET AND SPICY DIP

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili sauce and preserves; set aside.
• Place asparagus in grill basket (grill "wok"). Brush asparagus with oil; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend.
• Place grill basket on grill over high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once with tongs, until tender and slightly charred.
• Serve asparagus with dip.

TEMPURA ASPARAGUS WITH SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare tempura batter according to package directions. The trick to tempura is to keep the batter very cold. Trim stems on asparagus, dip asparagus into batter and fry in hot oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with soy sauce.

ASPARAGUS WITH THAI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Break off tough ends of asparagus.
• Bring large skillet of water to boil. Add asparagus and cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until it is bright green and stalks bend slightly.
• Drain well and place on serving dish. (If serving chilled -- run asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process and pat dry before combining with the sauce).
• In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, water, vinegar and chili paste. Drizzle over asparagus or use as dipping sauce.