Grilled Asparagus
Thai Thai - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Asparagus

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 500g asparagus spears, trimmed
  • • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
  • • 2 bird's eye chilies, chopped
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • • 1 tbsp coconut cream
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Trim the asparagus and toss the spears in the vegetable oil.

2
Phase 2

Pound the chilies and garlic into a paste; stir in fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, coconut cream, and crushed peanuts.

3
Phase 3

Grill the asparagus over hot coals or a grill pan for 4-6 minutes, turning often, until tender and charred.

4
Phase 4

Serve the charred asparagus hot with the peanut-chili dip alongside.