Asparagus in Dashi

• 1 bunch green asparagus
• 1 teaspoon salt
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling<

Mix together the dashi, salt, soy sauce and mirin to make a marinade. Choose a container with a lid that will hold the asparagus whole (you could also cut them down to size, but it’s nice to serve them whole). Wash the asparagus. Cut off the tough base of each spear, then peel the lower part. Cook in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes (the asparagus needs to stay slightly crisp). Cool the asp