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
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Vegetarian
- 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.
PER SERVE
99 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 1g, sugar 1g, salt 0.68 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2011.
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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
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Vegetarian
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
PER SERVE
99 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 1g, sugar 1g, salt 0.68 g
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