INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg fresh asparagus
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and cook asparagus in boiling water covered for 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.
  2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Arrange asparagus in a 13 x 9inch baking dish.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well blended; pour over asparagus. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.