Grilled asparagus with miso and maple

Name: Grilled asparagus with miso and maple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce (or tamari); 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated miso (see tips below); 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh ginger, grated; 2 bunches of asparagus (about 2 lb / 900 g), woody ends snapped off; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Toasted sesame seeds, to taste; Green onions, sliced on a bias, to taste

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 6 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Sauce

3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce (or tamari)
2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated miso (see tips below)
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp (5 ml) fresh ginger, grated

Asparagus

2 bunches of asparagus (about 2 lb / 900 g), woody ends snapped off
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Garnishes

Toasted sesame seeds, to taste
Green onions, sliced on a bias, to taste

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Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until the miso is fully dissolved. Set aside at room temperature while you prep the asparagus. This helps the miso dissolve evenly.
Preheat the barbecue to maximum heat and oil the grate.
In a large dish, toss the asparagus with vegetable oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Don’t over-salt. The soy sauce takes care of that.
Lay the asparagus perpendicular to the grill grates to prevent them from falling through. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes total, turning halfway through, until nicely charred but still crisp.
Transfer the asparagus to a serving dish and pour the miso-maple sauce generously over top while they’re still piping hot. The sauce never gets cooked. It simply warms up on contact with the asparagus.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.