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Asparagus with Gochujang Sauce

a quick and easy Korean side dish (banchan) made with asparagus and gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)

Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish , Others
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon salt
Sweet and sour gochujang sauce (Cho-gochujang)
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar - more if you like
  • 1 tablespoon sugar - more if you like
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Remove the tough ends of the asparagus. Cut into about 2-inch lengths.
  2. Blanch the asparagus in salted boiling water until softened, about 1 to 3 minutes depending on the thickness. Remove with a strainer, and shock in icy cold water. Drain very well.
  3. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the asparagus, and toss well to mix.