Sesame grilled asparagus rafts
Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it’s much easier cooking them like this – plus it looks impressive
- Prep:10 mins
Cook:10 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 99
- fat 9g
- saturates 1g
- carbs 2g
- sugars 1g
- fibre 1g
- protein 3g
- salt 0.68g
Ingredients
- 16-20 asparagus spears, about 500g/1lb 2oz
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk at its base. Bend the stalk over with your other hand – the asparagus will break where the woody part ends and the tender part begins. Discard the base. Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one another. Skewer them crosswise in two places – just below the tips and 3cm from the bottom – with slender bamboo skewers. You will end up with something that looks like a raft.
In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds 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.
Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side, turning with tongs. Sprinkle with sesame mix as they grill.