Impressive looking, not so impressive tasting. These had the potential to be good, but somehow the combination of the rich, buttery puff pastry and the bitter asparagus didn't go so well. If it weren't for the curry salmon this meal could have been a bust. Asparagus Napoleons with Oriental Black Bean Sauce Recipe from Epicurious. Makes 6 appetizer servings. Ingredients For the pastry rectangles 1/2 pound frozen puff pastry, thawed an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg yolk with 2 teaspoons water For the sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons Scotch or medium-dry Sherry 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fermented black beans (available at Oriental markets and specialty foods shops), rinsed well and drained 2 tablespoons fine julienne strips of orange zest 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and peeled Directions Make

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