Soy-licious Orange and Garlic Asparagus

A lot of flavor from fresh oranges, and depth of flavor from fish sauce.

1 large bunch pencil thin asparagus, ends snapped off and cut into 2" pieces
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp mirin
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, microplaned
1 large orange - both zest and sections

In a microwave safe bowl, place asparagus and a splash of water.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 4 minutes.  Test for desired amount of crispness and continue microwaving at 1 minute intervals until desired doneness.  Barely pull the plastic wrap back and use it as a cover to drain the water from the bowl.  To the hot asparagus, add the soy sauce through the garlic clove.  Zest the orange over the bowl.  On a cutting board, cut off the ends of the orange and carefully use your knife to slice off the peel, leaving as much fruit as possible, but getting all the pith (white part) off.  Holding the peeled orange in your hand over the asparagus bowl, use a paring knife to cut out the sections of orange along the membranes.  This is called 'supreme'.  Congrats, you are a fancy chef now!  Once all of the sections are cut out, squeeze the juice out of what is left.  Use a spoon or your OJ covered hands to gently toss the asparagus salad.  Taste and season with salt and pepper.  Serve warm or at room temp.  Yum!