Griddled asparagus

Name: Griddled asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 600 grams 1lb 5oz-1lb 12oz medium asparagus; 1 drop groundnut or vegetable oil; 3 drops balsamic vinegar

If you have approximately 30 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Griddled asparagus might be If you have oz-1lb 12oz asparagus, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a very reasonably priced side dish. Users who liked this recipe also liked Griddled asparagus with prawns & rouille, Griddled British Asparagus Crab And Watercress Sandwiches, and Casarecce with Griddled Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas and Ricotta.

Instructions

Cut (or break) off the woody ends from the asparagus. Boil the spears in a large pan of salted water for 3 minutes.

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Drain, then plunge the spears into ice-cold water to stop the cooking and set the colour. Pat the asparagus dry.

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Ice

Oil the spears lightly. Leave a large cast-iron griddle over a high heat until its very hot, then arrange the spears on it in a single layer. (You may have to griddle the asparagus in two batches.) Reduce the heat to medium and cook the spears for 3-4 minutes. Turn them with tongs and cook for a few more minutes, or until the spears are tender to the point of a knife and lightly gilded.

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