Asparagus Stir-fry
A quick and easy asparagus stir-fry, delicious and full of flavor, perfect as a side dish.
Equipment
- wok
- liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce/GF oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch white pepper
Vegetables
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed into a slurry with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preparation
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine the water (or chicken stock), Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
- In a wok over high heat, add the oil and the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and then add the garlic and the sauce mixture you prepared earlier. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for about 1 minute, until the asparagus is just tender.
- Combine the cornstarch and water into a slurry, and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir-fry until the vegetables are coated in sauce, with just a small amount of standing liquid. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 231mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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