Recipe 3 - Court Dude's Astounding Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients:

• SERVES 2-4 as a Side Dish
• a generous handful of asparagus (enough for 2-4 people)
• 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce - available at Asian food stores)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 fresh red chili, minced, OR 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper.

Preparation:

1. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus (the spears will naturally snap at the right place). Disgard the ends, or save for soup stock.
2. Mix together the oyster sauce, garlic, lime juice, brown sugar and chili/cayenne to make the marinade.
3. Place asparagus in a flat-bottomed dish or bowl. Pour the marinade over. Use a spoon or pastry brush to distribute the marinade over the length of the spears, or just keep turning the asparagus with your hands until the sauce is well distributed.
4. Allow to marinate at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
5. Lightly brush a hot grill with oil. Grill the asparagus until it is lightly browned and slightly withered on the outside, but still crunchy in the middle.
6. Serve with rice, or whatever else you happen to be cooking...