Delighting the taste buds with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, asparagus black bean sauce stir fry emerges as a culinary symphony. This delectable dish tantalizes the senses with its vibrant colors, where tender asparagus spears intertwine with glossy black beans, creating a visual masterpiece. A symphony of flavors unfolds in every bite, as the sweetness of the asparagus mingles with the savory richness of the black bean sauce, complemented by the aromatic touch of ginger and garlic. With its ease of preparation and minimal ingredients, this stir fry promises an effortless culinary adventure, inviting you to embark on a flavor-filled journey that will leave you craving more.
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ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
This is a very tasty family favourite that I've slightly modified from the original which came from a great cookbook called Thai Cooking and More. NOTE #1 Just so there's no confusion, this recipe uses a prepared Chinese Black Bean Sauce, NOT your regular black beans. This can be found with the ethnic foods at your local grocer, usually where you find soy sauce, etc. This is also where you'll find the hot chili paste; my preference is Sombel Oelek NOTE #2 Prep time includes 30 minute marinating time.
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For marinade: Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well.
- Add chicken; stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Combine black bean sauce, hot chili paste, ginger and garlic; set aside.
- Combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
- Peel onion, cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from wok; set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok.
- Add onion and asparagus; stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add water and cover.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about two minutes.
- Return chicken to wok.
- Stir chicken broth mixture; add to wok with black bean mixture.
- Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over or with rice.
ORIENTAL BLACK BEAN AND GARLIC SAUCE FOR ASPARAGUS
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Bean Garlic Ginger Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat and in it stir-fry the garlic, the gingerroot, and the red bell pepper until the pepper is softened. Add the beans and stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the Sherry and boil the mixture for 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, the sugar, and the broth and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water, whisk it into the mixture, and simmer the sauce until it is thickened slightly. Add black pepper to taste and serve the sauce over asparagus.
ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY
Make and share this Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
- Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 543.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.7
CHINESE BEEF AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
The second of my three favorite Chinese recipes, adapted from The Frugal Gourmet. Since I don't like CRISP asparagus that tastes like grass to me, I make below the suggestion that you steam the asparagus briefly. I serve this over rice but it'd be good over noodles too.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the asparagus by washing, breaking the stem at the "natural" break point and slice diagonally into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.
- (OPTIONAL: Steam the asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes.) Put aside.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl (soy sauce, ginger, sherry and cornstarch) then add the sliced meat. Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally if you wish.
- Head a wok or large frying pan, add the oil. When it is is just beginning to smoke, add the meat, laying each piece on one side in the pan, Do not turn but cook over high heat for a moment, until the one side begins to brown. Toss-stir the meat for a moment and remove from the pan, allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. You may want to do this in two batches to keep the meat sizzling.
- Heat the pan to hot again and add the garlic. Stir-fry for a minute then add the rinsed, chopped black beans and stirfry another bit. Add the asparagus, toss with the vegetables then add the other T of soy sauce and the pinches of sugar and salt. Stirfy until the asparagus is done to your liking (probably about 5 minutes if you didn't steam it first; less if you did).
- Add the meat and its drippings and the chicken broth. Stir to make a sauce, then serve.
ASPARAGUS NAPOLEONS WITH ORIENTAL BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the pastry rectangles:
- Roll out the pastry 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface, cut out six 5- by 2-inch rectangles, and transfer them to a dampened baking sheet. Brush the tops of the rectangles with some of the egg wash, being careful not to let the egg wash drip down the sides, score them in a crosshatch pattern with the back of a paring knife, and brush them again with some to the remaining egg wash. Bake the rectangles in the upper third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden, transfer them with a spatula to racks, and let them cool. The pastry rectangles may be made 1 day in advance, kept in an airtight container at room temperature, and reheated. Halve the rectangles horizontally with a serrated knife and with a fork pull out carefully any uncooked dough.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir in the broth, the soy sauce, the Scotch, and the sugar. In a heavy saucepan heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the beans, the zest, the gingerroot, and the garlic for 1 minute, or until the mixture is very fragrant. Stir the broth mixture and add it to the bean mixture. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring, simmer it for 2 minutes, and keep it warm. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.
- In a large deep skillet of boiling salted water cook the asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the stalks are just tender but not limp, and drain it well. Arrange the bottom half of each pastry rectangle on a plate and divide the asparagus among the pastries. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and around the pastries on each plate and top the asparagus with the top halves of the pastries.
BEEF AND BROCCOLI WITH BLACK-BEAN GARLIC SAUCE
Better than takeout? We think so! What really sets this beef-and-broccoli stir-fry apart is the addition of black-bean garlic sauce, a rich and super-savory Chinese condiment made with fermented black beans, garlic, and chilis into a rich and super savory paste that soaks into this stir-fry with aplomb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat meat dry, then toss with 3 teaspoons cornstarch. Stir together broth, ginger, black-bean sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Measure 2 tablespoons water in a separate small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) or wok over high for 3 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, brown meat, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Swirl in remaining vegetable oil and add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add reserved water and toss until broccoli is bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add white and light-green parts of scallion to skillet along with meat and any accumulated juices. Stir in black-bean-sauce mixture and toss until evenly coated and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. Serve with rice, sprinkled with scallion greens.
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Another recipe from Sunset's Chinese Cookbook. A lovely combo of flavors. Over the years we have changed the recipe to suit our tastes. Love it, love it, love it! Oh, by the way, you can also make this using beef or shrimp.
Provided by tootsie in Pacific
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry and water. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Wash asparagus and break off tough ends; cut in 1/2" slanting slices.
- Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot, add 2 tbs of the oil. When oil begins to heat, add black bean w/garlic and ginger; stir once. Add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to pan. When oil is hot, add asaragus and onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the 2 tbs water, cover and cook stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Return chicken to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
SPICY BLACK BEAN BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Spicy Black Bean Beef With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 1 stir fry, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut asparagus on a diagonal into 2" pieces. Cut steak lengthwise into 3" wide strips and cut strips crosswise into 1/4" slices. In a bowl, toss steak with soy sauce, sherry and cornstarch. Rinse black beans to remove excess salt. In a small bowl, mash black beans with garlic and 2 teaspoons oil. In a wok, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and stir fry until tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to a plate. Return wok to high heat until smoking. Add ginger, scallions, and black bean mixture. Stir fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add beef and cook until browned around the edges but still pink inside, 2-3 minutes. Add stock, oyster sauce, sugar, and asparagus. Stir fry over high heat until sauce is hot and blended, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 550.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 51.8
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS
Of all the easy additions to stir-fries, fermented black beans are among the best. They give a special flavor and look, and the technique is effortless. Furthermore, a year's supply of black beans will set you back about a buck at a Chinese market.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Stir-Fry Dinner Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Chicken Bean Garlic Ginger Green Onion/Scallion Sesame Oil
Yield Serves 4, with rice
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the black beans in the wine. Meanwhile, put a large, deep skillet over high heat. Add half the oil, swirl it around, and immediately add half the garlic and ginger. Cook for 15 seconds, stirring, then add the onion. Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the onion.
- Still over high heat, add the remaining oil to the pan, then the remaining garlic and ginger. Stir, add the chicken, stir again, then let it sit for 1 minute before stirring again. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken has lost its pink color, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium, add the scallion, and toss. Return the onion to the pan and add the sugar if you're using it and the soy sauce. Toss again, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add the beans with their liquid and the stock. Raise the heat to high and cook, stir-ring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is reduced slightly and you've scraped up all the bits of chicken, about a minute. Turn off the heat, drizzle on the sesame oil, garnish with scallion, and serve.
- 12 Simple Additions to Stir-Fried Chicken:
- You can throw almost anything you like into a stir-fry, but these are some of my favorites; some require a trip to an Asian market, but many will be in your pantry.
- 1. Add 1 tablespoon or more of bottled hoisin, plum, oyster, or ground bean sauce with the soy sauce.
- 2. Add 1/4 teaspoon or more Vietnamese-style chile paste, chile and black bean paste, or chile-garlic paste with the liquid.
- 3. Add 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil with the soy sauce. A tablespoon or so of toasted sesame seeds is also good, alone or with the oil.
- 4. Toss the chicken chunks with 1 tablespoon curry powder or five-spice powder.
- 5. Toss in 1/2 to 1 cup raw or roasted cashews or peanuts when you return the vegetables to the pan.
- 6. Omit the stock or water and add 1/2 to 1 cup coconut milk along with the soy sauce.
- 7. Add 1 cup chopped fresh tomato when you return the vegetable to the pan.
- 8. Replace half the soy sauce with nam pla (Thai fish sauce) or freshly squeezed lime juice or vinegar.
- 9. Add 1 cup mung bean sprouts when you return the vegetables to the pan.
- 10. Add 1/2 cup chopped shallot with the chicken.
- 11. Use snow peas, mushrooms, or other quick-cooking vegetables, alone or in combination, in addition to or in place of other vegetables.
- 12. Stir in 1/4 cup cooked grains (like barley, wheat berries, buckwheat, or quinoa) when you return the vegetables to the pan.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling during the cooking process.
- Choose fresh asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and firm. Avoid spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by snapping them off or using a knife.
- Blanch the asparagus: Blanching the asparagus will help it retain its color and nutrients. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until it is bright green and tender. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and place it in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the black bean sauce: The black bean sauce is a key component of this dish. To make the sauce, start by soaking the black beans in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain the beans and rinse them well. Then, add the beans to a blender or food processor along with the other ingredients for the sauce. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir-fry the asparagus: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and asparagus and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender. Add the black bean sauce and stir-fry for another minute or two, until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve immediately: Asparagus black bean sauce stir-fry is best served immediately, with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Asparagus black bean sauce stir-fry is a flavorful and healthy dish that is easy to make. With its combination of tender asparagus, savory black bean sauce, and vibrant vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Give it a try tonight!
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