Ponzu-glazed Asparagus

Ponzu sauce is one of my new obsessions. It's perfect for dipping eggrolls or skewered chicken, it's yummy tossed with rice noodles and prawns, and glazed onto your favorite veggies like snow peas, baby corn, green beans, or, like this recipe, asparagus.  This is my favorite way to eat asparagus now!


P.S. this is the perfect side dish for my Asian-style ribs.

Makes 4 small side servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 4 tablespoons ponzu
• 1 bundle of asparagus
  
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Chop off the tough end of each stalk of asparagus and mince the garlic, set aside.
   
2. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the asparagus and water (in that order). Cook the asparagus until barely tender, about 4 minutes. Pour out the excess water (if there's any left), then add the butter, garlic, and ponzu. Simmer over low for 15 minutes, until ponzu has reduced to a glaze. Serve hot!

 Enjoy!