Asparagus-Stuffed Chikuwa Fish Paste Sticks

• 1 stalk Asparagus
• 2 stick Chikuwa
• 1 Mayonnaise
• 1 Black pepper (I recommend coarsely ground)
• 1 Soy sauce

1. Parboil the asparagus or wrap in plastic wrap and microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds.
2. Cut the asparagus in half and stuff into the chikuwa.
3. Even if the asparagus is thick, force it through.
4. Once the chikuwa are stuffed, slice into bite-sized pieces.
5. (I first slice them in half, then diagonally in half again.)
6. Heat a pan, then add mayonnaise (I use a 5 cm dab).
7. When the mayonnaise starts to dissolve, add the chikuwa and saute.
8. When the chikuwa turns a nice golden brown, remove from the heat, season with pepper and soy sauce, and it's ready to serve.
9. If the asparagus is still tough, microwave for about 30 seconds.

chikuwa, mayonnaise, black pepper, soy sauce

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/144025-asparagus-stuffed-chikuwa-fish-paste-sticks (may not work)