Asparagus with Three Flavored Sauces

• asparagus↗24

  stems, trimmed

• juice of 1 lemon
• butter↗85г g

  cut into small pieces

• parmesan↗25г g

  (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

• red chili↗½
• brown sugar↗1 ч. л. tsp
• juice of 1 lime
• soy sauce↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• sesame oil↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• high-quality mayonnaise↗5 ст. л. tbsp
• olive oil↗1 ст. л. tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the butter‑parmesan sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over very low heat, adding the lemon juice. Stir gradually until the mixture becomes homogeneous, then add the grated parmesan, season to taste and remove from heat.

2. 2

   For the Asian dressing, crush the red chili with brown sugar in a mortar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar dissolves. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, mix and set aside.

3. 3

   For the garlic mayonnaise, combine the minced garlic cloves, mayonnaise, olive oil and a pinch of salt, mix well. Transfer the ready sauces into three separate containers.

4. 4

   In a large pot bring water to a boil, immerse the asparagus and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender yet still crisp. Drain, quickly cool the asparagus in ice water, then place on a serving plate so everyone can choose a sauce and dip.