Best 5 Asparagus Shandong Style Liang Ban Lu Sun Recipes

FRESH ASPARAGUS SALAD (LIANG-PAN-LU-SUN)

Steps:

• Bend each asparagus stalk back until the tough root end snaps away.
• Discard the ends.
• Wash the stalks and slice diagonally into bite- sized pieces.
• Blanch the pieces in boiling water for 1 minute, drain at once, and run cold water over the asparagus to stop their cooking.
• Spread them on a double thickness of paper towels and pat them dry.
• In a container large enough to hold the asparagus, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Add the asparagus and toss to coat each piece with the dressing.
• Chill slightly--no more than 2-3 hours--before serving.
• May be served chilled or at room temperature.

PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.

ASPARAGUS SHANDONG STYLE (LIANG BAN LU-SUN)

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender-crisp and bright green, 1 1/2-2 minutes.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK!.
• Drain, then immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water; set aside to cool, 2-3 minutes.
• Drain again, then transfer to paper towels, pat dry, and set aside.
• Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and chile oil in a medium bowl.
• Add asparagus and toss.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC

Steps:

• Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
• Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.