Asparagus With Thai Dressing

A different way to eat one of my favourite veggies when it's in season.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  bunches fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1  small onion, sliced into wedges
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped mint
• 1⁄2 cup  coriander
• 1⁄4 cup  peanut oil
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  tablespoon Thai fish sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  red chili pepper flakes
•  lettuce (to garnish)

Directions

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