Korean•quick
Asparagus with Gochujang Sauce
a quick and easy Korean side dish (banchan) made with asparagus and gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 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
- 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.