Blanched Asparagus With Vinaigrette
serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink
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ingredients
1 bunch thick asparagus, trimmed
ice water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
timer
prep: 10 minutes
total: 20 minutes
tools
pot
tongs
2 large bowls
instructions
1. Bring a pot of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add the asparagus and and lower the heat so it's at a rolling boil, not a vigorous boil. Gently simmer the asparagus until they're tender when you insert a knife but still bright green, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water.
2. Remove the asparagus with tongs and plunge them into the ice water. Let them sit in the ice water for a minute or so, then drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3. Toss the asparagus in a bowl with the olive oil, vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
