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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Orange juice
  • 1 tsp Orange rind, finely grated
  • 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Find a saucepan which's wide sufficient to hold the asparagus spears lengthwise and set it over medium-high heat.
  • Fill about three quarters with water, add in the salt and bring to a boil.
  • Plunge the spears into the boiling water, return to a boil and cook till the spears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 to min depending on their thicknes (don't overcook).
  • Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking, then drain on a clean kitchen towel.
  • To prepare the sauce, whisk together the orange juice, orange rind, extra virgin olive oil sesame oil, and coarse salt and pepper till well blended.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a large serving platter with dipping sauce on the side.
  • Serve hot or possibly cool.