Sweet and Sour Asparagus
Instructions:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup herb-flavored vinegar
- 1 cup asparagus cooking water
- 1/3 blanched asparagus
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red and yellow peppers, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chives, sliced
- 1/4 cup thyme, chopped, for garnish
- Combine sugar and vinegar in a small pot and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half; the mixture should have a syrup-like consistency.
- Add asparagus cooking water and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Place asparagus in a fl at glass dish; add carrots, celery, and peppers. Pour broth over vegetables, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- Garnish with sliced chives and thyme just before serving.