Chilled Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions:

Cook the asparagus in boiling water for about 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge in ice water to halt the cooking process, then drain, cover and chill for 2 hours. Whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a mixing bowl and chill for 2 hours. Arrange the asparagus on a serving dish and spoon the dressing evenly over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.