Asparagus with sesame ginger sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course. The combination of asparagus, sesame, and ginger creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be prepared in just a few minutes and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
GINGER-SESAME ASPARAGUS
You could use this flavor combination with green beans as well. Either way, cut the vegetable into small, angled pieces. Hoisin sauce, rice wine, and toasted sesame oil are all now available at most grocery stores. If you have access to an Asian grocery, however, buy your hoisin sauce there: It will be richer, thicker, and more intensely flavored.
Provided by Susie Middleton
Categories Side dishes
Yield -three as a side dish.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To parboil the asparagus, you'll need just four basic kitchen tools: a medium-large pot (like a Dutch oven or soup pot, 4-quart capacity is fine), a large work bowl, a mesh strainer, and a clean dishtowel or two. Fill the pot with 2 quarts water and 1 Tbs. coarse salt and bring it to a boil. Fill the work bowl mostly with ice and cover with cold water. Dump your trimmed and sliced asparagus into the boiling water parboil 1 min. Begin timing as soon as you put the asparagus in the water; don't wait for it to return to a boil. And don't go anywhere-use your mesh strainer to transfer the asparagus to the ice bath just as soon as the time's up. Let it sit for a minute or two in the ice water to stop the cooking and cool down. Lift the asparagus (use your hands or the strainer again) out of the ice bath and let them drain well in one layer on a dishtowel (or paper towels). Store them in a shallow container (lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture), covered with a slightly damp paper towel or dishtowel. They'll keep in the refrigerator overnight. If you plan to use them right away, make sure they're very dry. Drop bias-cut pieces of asparagus in boiling water and start timing right away; cook just until crisp-tender, about a minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the peanut oil and sesame seeds over medium heat (put the seeds in the center of the pan, as some will pop to the sides as they cook). Let the oil and sesame seeds heat, without much stirring, until most of the seeds are browned, about 5 min. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 to 60 seconds. Add the hoisin mixture and stir to combine (I use a small heatproof spatula). Turn the heat to medium high, add the asparagus, sprinkle the salt over it, and mix to thoroughly coat the asparagus. Stir frequently and continue cooking until the asparagus is well coated and heated through, 1 min. The sauce should have a slightly glazy consistency. Serve immediately. It takes only a minute or two to add flavor in the sauté pan. Ginger, garlic, hoisin, and sesame glaze the parboiled asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize -three as a side dish., Calories 100 kcal, Fat 60 kcal, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 7 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 490 mg, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME
Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
- Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
- Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Ginger Sesame Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Snap tough ends from asparagus and discard.
- Boil water over high heat in a large frying pan.
- Add Asparagus to boiling water (or alternatively, you can steam the asparagus, which I prefer to do as it stays crunchy).
- Boil for 3 minutes, drain immediately and set aside.
- While asparagus cooks or steams, stir teriyaki with ginger and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl.
- Return pan with asparagus to burner and reduce heat to medium.
- Add teriyaki mixture.
- Stir often until asparagus is tender-crisp and evenly coated with sauce, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
SESAME-GINGER ASPARAGUS
Thin asparagus always makes an elegant side dish. Sprinkle it with a hint of red pepper flakes for an impressive presentation. This dish is lovely served with a fish main course.
Categories Good Housekeeping recipe side dish sesame ginger asparagus vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 cup water to boiling over high heat. Add asparagus; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp. Drain asparagus in colander, then immediately plunge into large bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain thoroughly.
- Carefully wipe skillet dry with paper towels. Add canola oil; heat oil over high heat until hot. Add asparagus, ginger, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until asparagus is heated through. Remove skillet from heat; stir in sesame seeds and sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories
SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- In a shallow pan, soak skewers in cold water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat grill to high. Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using the toothpicks or 2 bamboo skewers, forming a raft shape.
- 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 asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
- When ready to cook, place the asparagus rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts or unskewered.
GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Ginger Sesame Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
- In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
- Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
- Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
- Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE
Make and share this Asparagus With Sesame-Ginger Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amber Dawn
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine everything except the asparagus and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces, on the diagonal.
- Fill a large skillet half full of water; cover and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and simmer just until crisp-tender, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot asparagus and toss to coat.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Special note: This also works well with fresh green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.1
SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Categories Beef Ginger Stir-Fry Asparagus Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.
SESAME ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC
Make and share this Sesame Asparagus with Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
- Place asparagus and 1/4 cup water in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
- Microwave at high 3 minutes or until tender, drain, pour the vinegar mixture over asparagus, toss well.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Sprinkle with sesame seed, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.4
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE
Asparagus has never tasted this good. Add an extra dimension of flavor to asparagus with this spicy Asian-style sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, combine everything except the asparagus and mix until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
- Cut the asparagus into two-inch pieces, on the diagonal.
- Half-fill a large skillet with water, cover and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and simmer just until crisp-tender (approx. 4-5 minutes). Drain well but do not rinse.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot asparagus and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE
Asparagus has never tasted this good. Add an extra dimension of flavor to asparagus with this spicy Asian-style sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, combine everything except the asparagus and mix until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
- Cut the asparagus into two-inch pieces, on the diagonal.
- Half-fill a large skillet with water, cover and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and simmer just until crisp-tender (approx. 4-5 minutes). Drain well but do not rinse.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot asparagus and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS
This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
- Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
- Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Asparagus Spring Summer Healthy Vegan Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE
Asparagus has never tasted this good. Add an extra dimension of flavor to asparagus with this spicy Asian-style sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, combine everything except the asparagus and mix until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
- Cut the asparagus into two-inch pieces, on the diagonal.
- Half-fill a large skillet with water, cover and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and simmer just until crisp-tender (approx. 4-5 minutes). Drain well but do not rinse.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot asparagus and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
COLD ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Cold Asparagus With Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a medium skillet, add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Immerse asparagus in ice water to stop the cooking.
- Pat dry and arrange on a platter. Chill.
- Just before serving, mix together the dressing ingredients and pour evenly over the asparagus. Serve on a platter.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE
Steps:
- In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
- In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
- Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS
Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.
Provided by Shannon :)
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
- Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus spears that are firm and green.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough ends.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Make the sesame-ginger sauce ahead of time and let it chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the asparagus warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Sesame-Ginger Sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the sesame-ginger sauce is a perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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