Grilled Asparagus with Mexican Bagna Cuada

by Chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León

Ingredients:

  • 2 bunches of Asparagus

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 wedge of Parmesan

Mexican Bagna Cuada (Combine and Mix):

  • 70g Sesame Seeds

  • 70g Walnuts, roughly chopped

  • 20g Garlic, microplaned

  • 25g Miso

  • 20g Cilantro, chopped

  • Juice of 2 Limes

  • 4 Arbol Chilies

  • 10g Coriander, toasted and ground

  • 12g Whole Cumin, toasted and ground

  • 25g Salt

  • 10g Whole Black Pepper, toasted and ground

  • 1 quart Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions:

  1. Snap stems from asparagus.

  2. Lightly brush with olive oil.

  3. Grill over medium heat until just cooked.

  4. Arrange grilled asparagus on a large platter.

  5. Spoon Mexican Bagna Cuada generously over the asparagus.

  6. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.

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