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| SESAME-GRILLED ASPARAGUS RAFTS |
| Source: |
How to Grill by Steven Raichlen (Workman Publishing, 2001), PG. 356 |
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Direct Grilling |
Advance
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| Category: |
Vegetarian |
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Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus (the stalks shouldnt be too thin)
2 tablespoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
Coarse (kosher or sea) salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions:
Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Trim the ends with a knife so the stalks are a uniform length. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using toothpicks or bamboo skewers. (Think of a Huck Finn-type raft!)
In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the rafts with a little salt and lots of pepper.
When ready to cook, place the rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle the asparagus rafts with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts, or unskewered. |
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