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Aspara Bacon
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5 from 2 votes

Aspara Bacon Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
A simple Japanese side dish made with asparagus spears wrapped in bacon and pan-fried until crisp and flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 12 spears asparagus
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce

Instructions 

  • Remove hard bottom parts (about 1"-1.5") of asparagus. Blanch for a couple of minutes but don't overcook. Cool slightly and cut in half, lengthwise.
  • Cut bacon strips in halves. Take 3 pieces of asparagus and roll with a piece of bacon. Pin with a toothpick in the end. Repeat and make 8 rolls.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan at medium heat. Cook the rolls until browned. Turn off the heat, add Soy Sauce and coat.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: asparagus, bacon, bento