SIMPLE SPICY ASPARAGUS IN A WOK
Asparagus doesn't have to be treated as a delicate, fragile thing, napped only with butter or creamy sauces, or served plain with olive oil and salt. That's fine for the first week or two of the season, but then it's time to dial up the interest factor and add some spice. Asparagus actually stands up quite well to aggressive flavors. A quick toss in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and chiles doesn't overwhelm it at all, at least if you don't overcook the spears. Instead, the vegetable's sweetness becomes accentuated by contrast.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces (halve thicker pieces lengthwise first).
- Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeño. Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue cooking off the heat.)
- Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Sebastian Ighalo
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy dish that I will definitely be making again.
Rose Mary
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is sweet and tangy, and the asparagus is cooked to perfection.
Hansika madushani
[email protected]I love the way the asparagus and chili peppers complement each other in this dish. It's a unique and flavorful combination that I'll definitely be making again.
BALOCH BABA
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served at room temperature.
Kamran Rj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I used a mild chili pepper. It still gave the dish a nice kick of heat without being too overpowering.
Adamu Derbu
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous meal and this was the perfect way to use it up.
M A Zahir Robi
[email protected]I added a few extra vegetables to the dish, such as carrots and bell peppers. It made the dish even more colorful and nutritious.
Gautam Singh
[email protected]I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it was just as delicious. It's a great way to make the dish healthier.
BASHAR TELECOM
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The asparagus is packed with nutrients and the sauce is a healthy alternative to butter or oil.
Brynlie Slight
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.
Hamza Adel
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make.
Lindsay Guillory
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.
Umar Awan
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of asparagus and chili peppers, but it worked surprisingly well. The peppers added a nice kick of heat without overpowering the asparagus.
Quartarious Calvin
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus. The dish was quick and easy to make, and it was a delicious and healthy side dish.
Taimoor Gujjur
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of asparagus, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own.
Nandani Ajara
[email protected]I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the results were amazing. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.
Zero8 Highlights
[email protected]This asparagus dish was a hit! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.