ponzu sauce

Asparagus with Ponzu

Yup, more asparagus. Because it’s so good this time of year. And the weather is perfect for grilling too, so …. grilled asparagus! Plain is fine of course, but asparagus and Ponzu Sauce are a really delicious combo. You can save leftover Ponzu in the fridge for a couple of weeks and use it on more asparagus (grilled, steamed or roasted) or whatever.

My Ponzu recipe is a bit jazzed up with chili pepper, scallion, ginger and coriander. You can make the sauce without these ingredients but it’s so much tastier with….

GRILLED ASPARGUS WITH PONZU SAUCE

  • 6 tablespoons Ponzu Sauce

  • 2 pounds asparagus

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt to taste

PONZU SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar OR Mirin

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1-2 teaspoons chopped fresh chili pepper

  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Make the Ponzu Sauce and let it rest for at least one hour. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan (or oven broiler). Wash and trim the asparagus and dry the stalks on paper towels. Rub the olive oil over the asparagus. Grill the asparagus for 6-8 minutes, or until they are tender, turning them occasionally and brushing with the Ponzu Sauce. Makes 4-6 servings

To make the Ponzu Sauce: place the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce and rice vinegar in a bowl. Add the ginger, chili pepper, scallions and coriander. Mix well and let rest for one hour or more before using.

Makes about 1-3/4 cups