Asparagus With Thai Dipping Sauce

Submitted by Abby Girl

"This recipe mades a great appetizer or serve it as a side dish. It can be served hot or cold"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
• 1 garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot chili paste

directions

1. Break off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Bring large skillet of water to boil. Add asparagus and cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until it is bright green and stalks bend slightly.
3. Drain well and place on serving dish. (If serving chilled -- run asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process and pat dry before combining with the sauce).
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, water, vinegar and chili paste. Drizzle over asparagus or use as dipping sauce.