Aspara Bacon (アスパラベーコン) is asparagus spears wrapped with a bacon strip and pan-fried. It doesn’t sound like a very Japanese dish, but it is a popular side dish for different occasions.
Aspara Bacon is so simple to make with easy-to-find ingredients. It is great for a Bento lunch on a busy morning. It is also a popular appetizer at home or at Izakaya bars in Japan. It’s salty and somewhat meaty, and goes well with beer and other drinks.