Chilled Asparagus With Sesame Vinaigrette
["2 lb. asparagus, trimmed", "2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Oriental sesame oil", "1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. rice vinegar", "1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. soy sauce", "1 tsp. sugar", "sesame seed, toasted (optional)", "3 Tbsp. chopped green onions or 2 Tbsp. minced shallots", "salt and pepper to taste", "3 lb. red new potatoes"]
["The fresh basil really gives great flavor to this old favorite!!"]
["sesame oil", "rice vinegar", "soy sauce", "sugar", "sesame seed", "green onions", "salt", "red new potatoes"]