Asparagus Ohitashi Recipe

Method4 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut off the tough end of the asparagus (1 bunch) and place them on a baking sheet. Roast the asparagus for 15-20 minutes until tender.

   Roast asparagus · 20 minUses 1 bunch asparagus

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix Dashi (1/2 cup), soy sauce (2 Tbsp) and sugar (1 tsp) in a bowl or a shallow pan that is large enough to soak asparagus.

   Uses 1/2 cup Dashi · 2 Tbsp soy sauce · 1 tsp sugar

3. 3

   Step 3: Soak roasted asparagus in the prepared dashi sauce turning every now and then. Ideally soak them for 1 hour or longer, but if you don't have time 20 minutes will still make it a tasty dish.

   Soak asparagus · 60 minUses Roasted tender asparagus · Sweetened dashi soy sauce

4. 4

   Step 4: Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve, with a sprinkle of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).

   Uses Asparagus soaked in dashi sauce · Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)