Best 16 Asian Asparagus Recipes

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Delve into the culinary delights of Asian asparagus and embark on a gastronomic journey that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets of perfectly cooked asparagus, infused with the vibrant flavors and aromas of Asia. From quick and easy stir-fries to elegant oven-roasted dishes, we'll guide you through a myriad of recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of this remarkable vegetable.

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ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS



Asian Asparagus image

The asparagus should still be crunchy when you serve them. If you use very thin asparagus cut the cooking time back. You can also use this recipe for broccoli

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed,hard stems snapped off,if necessary peel the bottom part of the stem
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 pinch sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (white & green part)

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
  • Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
  • Serve immediately.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS



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I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.

Provided by RUBY-MAMA

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
  • In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD



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A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again. -Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN ASPARAGUS BEEF STIR-FRY



Asian Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry image

Colorful asparagus spears pair perfectly with tender beef in this quick fix from Dana Spencer. The Forest Ranch, California cook adds a sprinkling of sesame seeds for Asian flare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into strips
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup hot cooked rice
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, wine or additional broth and teriyaki sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a small skillet, stir-fry beef in 1 teaspoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN ASPARAGUS



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I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie , Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Dash pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon canola oil
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and orange juice mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED ASIAN ASPARAGUS



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Hoisin sauce and sesame seeds make this a great twist from boring plain asparagus. Your kids will love it too!

Provided by yorkc39

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup hoisin sauce
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

ASIAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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I adapted this from another recipe for grilled asparagus. The grill was out of gas, so I decided to try using the oven. I modified the seasonings to reflect my desire to cut the fat content. My company, family and I all loved the results. Enjoy!

Provided by Linky

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used the jarred kind)
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lay trimmed asparagus in a rimmed baking sheet. Spread out.
  • Drizzle other ingredients evenly over asparagus,.
  • Roast in oven for approximately 20 minutes until asparagus are hot, slightly browned, but still somewhat crisp. Check periodically.

ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Make and share this Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Fruit

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (feel free to use low-sodium)
2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons other vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
3 -4 drops sesame oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup almonds, lightly toasted and chopped (may use walnuts/pecans)
1 tablespoon scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water until tender but crisp.
  • Drain, and rinse with cold running water, set aside.
  • In a large ziplock bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, oils, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Seal the asparagus in the bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with almonds and scallions before serving.

SEARED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAN CREAM SAUCE



Seared Scallops and Asparagus with Asian Cream Sauce image

Categories     Food Processor     Dairy     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Scallop     Asparagus     Sake     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns
3/4 cup sake
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 asparagus spears, trimmed to 4-inch lengths
10 large sea scallops
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Finely chop peppercorns in processor. Cook sake, shallots, ginger, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon chopped peppercorns in small saucepan over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Add cream; simmer until liquid coats spoon, about 6 minutes. Strain into another small saucepan.
  • Cook asparagus in saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Sprinkle remaining chopped peppercorns over both sides of scallops. Season with salt.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden and almost cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add asparagus; sauté until scallops are cooked through and asparagus is hot, about 30 seconds. Arrange scallops on plates. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce around scallops. Garnish with asparagus. Sprinkle with chives.

ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS



Asian Marinated Asparagus image

A delicious balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

ice cubes
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with with cold water; add ice.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain asparagus and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and transfer asparagus to a baking dish.
  • Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, agave nectar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; pour marinade over asparagus, adding water if necessary to submerge asparagus. Cover baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Drain marinade and sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 807.7 mg, Sugar 8 g

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD



ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD image

Categories     Vegetable     Spring

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
2 Tblsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tblsp dark sesame oil
1 Tblsp white or rice vinegar
1 Tblsp rice wine, mirin or dry sherry
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp chili paste
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • put asparagus into boiling water, wait until returns to boil, cook 2 minutes. shock with cold water Mix other ingredients for marinade. Cover asparagus for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours with marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds. Can also put marinade over hot asparagus and serve immediately

WW ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS - 1 PT.



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This is out of the WW Annual Recipes for Success 2000 cookbook. I have it marked as great! Just in time for asparagus season. Best time is suppose to be between late March and May. Great side dish for Barbecue time. Enjoy!

Provided by teresas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus spear
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use lite)
2 teaspoons gingerroot, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Place asparagus spears and water in a shallow microwave dish.
  • Cover and microwave at HIGH 2 to 4 minutes (I just steam mine) or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.
  • Return to dish.
  • Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until mixture is blended.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over asparagus, turning asparagus to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, tuning asparagus occasionally.

ASIAN SALMON W/ ASPARAGUS - NUWAVE OVEN-FLAVORWAVE



Asian Salmon W/ Asparagus - Nuwave Oven-Flavorwave image

Make and share this Asian Salmon W/ Asparagus - Nuwave Oven-Flavorwave recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces salmon fillets
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 slices fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 dash sesame seeds
5 asparagus spears

Steps:

  • Mix hoisen, soy, ginger, and garlic.
  • Place half of mixture on plate and place salmon, skin side up on mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  • Spray cooking rack with non-stick spray and place filets skin side down on 4" rack.
  • Baste once more with left over mixture on top and sides.
  • Nu-Wave on HI for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly brush asparagus with sesame oil and sprinkle on sesame seeds.
  • Place around salmon on 4" rack and continue for 5 more minutes (or until both are done.

ASIAN SPRING ASPARAGUS



Asian Spring Asparagus image

Make and share this Asian Spring Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Printessa

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus, fresh
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup natural almonds, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Trim woody ends of asparagus spears.
  • Slice asparagus (with a sharply diagonal slant) into 3-inch lengths.
  • Heat oil in large skillet until a piece of asparagus sizzles.
  • Add asparagus, ginger and pepper; stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce and stir-fry 2 minutes longer.
  • Add almonds and stir-fry briefly just to heat through.

ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN STRIPS WITH ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Asian Style Chicken Strips with Asparagus Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the Marinade:
2 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breast - cut into strips
1 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger - chopped
4 cloves of garlic chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground curry powder

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl; add the chicken cover and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or more. Heat a large griddle or frying pan and place the chicken strips on the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan. When the chicken is golden on one side flip and continue to cook on the other side. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken slices.

Tips:

  • Choose asparagus that is bright green and has tightly closed tips.
  • Wash asparagus thoroughly before cooking.
  • If desired, peel the asparagus before cooking.
  • Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, roasting, stir-frying, and grilling.
  • Asparagus is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Asparagus can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, stir-fries, and main courses.

Conclusion:

Asparagus is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more complex main course, asparagus is a great choice. With its bright green color and delicate flavor, asparagus is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious vegetable to add to your meal, reach for asparagus. You won't be disappointed.

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