Asparagus With Thai Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 bunches fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 small onion, sliced into wedges
• 1/2 cup chopped mint
• 1/2 cup coriander
• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• lettuce (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Slice asparagus diagonally into 3 inch lengths.

2. 2

   Steam, covered until just tender-about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain, and cool under running water, drain.

4. 4

   Toss asparagus with onion, mint and coriander.

5. 5

   Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   Before serving, blend together oil, lime juice, fish sauce and chili flakes, pour over asparagus mixture, and serve on lettuce lined plates.