Chinese Hot-And-Spicy Asparagus Salad

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon herbal salt substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)

1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Trim ends of Asparagus and slice each stalk diagonally into 3-inch pieces (or leave whole). Steam until tender (8 to 10 minutes). Drain.
2. 2. In a blender combine garlic, gingerroot, salt, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, cayenne, and hot-pepper flakes. Pour over Asparagus or set in a bowl as a dipping sauce. Chill or serve warm.

asparagus, garlic, gingerroot, salt, honey, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, rice vinegar, cayenne pepper, hot pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-hot-and-spicy-asparagus-salad-425993 (may not work)