Sauteed Asparagus in Mirin and Soy Sauce

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients 

• 8 asparagus
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 5 g butter
• 1/2 tbsp canola oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 lemon slices (optional)

Directions

1. Peel off the bottom 2 inches of asparagus and cut in half length wise.
2. Heat the skillet over medium heat, coat with oil.
3. Sauteé the asparagus until the color gets brighter.
4. Add mirin, soy sauce and butter. Toss well and turn off the heat.