Chive Blossom Asparagus

1. 1

   Bring a pan of water to a boil and blanch your asparagus for about 2 minutes in the water.

2. 2

   Remove the asparagus from the pan and quickly bring down to room temperature by rinsing in a cool bath. Drain well.

3. 3

   In a saute pan, saute sesame oil with minced garlic, soy sauce, and the black sesame seeds for a minute.

4. 4

   Add the chopped chives, and toss in asparagus, moving around to coat the asparagus fully.

5. 5

   Place asparagus on a platter and drizzle over any remaining garlic/sesame oil/sesame seeds on top.

6. 6

   Add a pinch of salt and pepper over the top to taste (not too much salt, the soy is salty).

7. 7

   Pull apart your chive blossom heads, by removing pulling each small tendril from the center stem and sprinkle these over the top of your dish.

8. 8

   Serve warm!

9. 9

   This makes a tasty side dish. You can also lay the finished asparagus on top of a bed of lettuce and drizzle a little extra toasted sesame oil over the top (sprinkle a few more chive blossoms over the top) to make a great salad!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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