Aspara-gusto

Menu Notes:

• We often combine this dish with Blackened Ahi, as the wasabi mayonnaise is a perfect accompaniment to both. 
• This is my preferred variation of a recipe I found on the Epicurious web site.

The Ingredients (for 4 or more servings):

• 120 ml (or ½ cup) of mayonnaise (preferably home-made)
• 15 ml (or 1 Tbsp) of soy sauce
• 15 ml (or 1 Tbsp) of lemon juice
• 30 ml (or 2 Tbsp) of wasabi paste
• Stevia equivalent of 7 cc (or ½ Tbsp) of sugar (stevia preparations vary greatly; I always read the label and exercise judgment)
• 550 g (or 1¼ lb) asparagus

The Method:

1. Mix together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, wasabi paste, and stevia to form a homogeneous sauce.

2. Trim and wash the asparagus in a steamer rack.
3. Boil water in a pan that will hold the steamer rack.
4. Place the asparagus in the pan and steam for exactly 4 minutes.
5. Remove the steamer rack and run cold water over the asparagus until they are lukewarm to the touch.