Side dishe for 4
Sesame Soy Asparagus
Asparagus is cooked until tender, then dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
$4.19for 4 servings
$1.05 per serving$4.19 for 4
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- 37 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
JapaneseVegetarianVeganDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.40Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 26 asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seed
- kosher salt
Steps
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the asparagus for 4 minutes, then drain it well.
- Toss the asparagus with soy sauce, sesame oil, and the toasted sesame seeds.
- Let the dressed asparagus stand for 25 minutes before serving.
Ingredient list based on the Wikibooks Cookbook (CC BY-SA 4.0). Steps and description written by Salefork.
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