Asparagus With Dipping Sauces Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

24 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 lemon , juice of
3 oz butter, cut into small chunks
1 oz parmesan cheese, finely grated (or vegetarian alternative)
1/2 red chili pepper
1 tsp brown sugar
1 lime , juice of
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chili with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	268.53 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	215.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.96g	37%
Cholesterol	8.99mg	3%
Sodium	317.61mg	13%
Potassium	290.97mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.45g	3%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	7.27g	15%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	84.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.95 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.38g	37%
Cholesterol	6.89mg	3%
Sodium	243.6mg	13%
Potassium	223.17mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.25g	3%
Sugars	3.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	13%
Protein	5.57g	15%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	30%
Iron	1.5mg	11%
Calcium	64.9mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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