STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE

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Categories     Wok     Garlic     Ginger     Vegetable     Steam     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as an Entrèe with Rice or 6 as a Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry or Scotch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger root
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly
Accompaniment: Cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
  • In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
  • Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.

Caroline Derbyshire
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This looks amazing!


Khalid Sameer
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Bryan Jenkins
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This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Malik AsadAli
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.


Moses Family
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This is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Pleasure Cheatham
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Aliyah Bolton
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh asparagus.


Un Known
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.


Mahad Bin Uzair
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Anthony Hirsh
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This dish is so flavorful and healthy. I feel good about eating it.


hemant Joshi
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I'll be making this again and again.


Mahak Atta
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This recipe is definitely a keeper!


Saba's dreamy World
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Yum!


Rashada Afzaal
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5 stars!


Malik chand
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This is my go-to recipe for steamed asparagus. It's quick, easy, and always turns out great.


kevwe teacher
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger garlic sauce really makes the dish.


Makiah Mcknight
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make asparagus with different sauces, and it's always delicious.


Chloe Peters
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The ginger garlic sauce is especially delicious.


Mildred Winnet
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I followed the recipe exactly and the result was amazing. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the ginger garlic sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Tawsif hannan
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This steamed asparagus with ginger garlic sauce was a delightful dish! The asparagus was cooked perfectly, still retaining its vibrant green color and crisp texture. The ginger garlic sauce was flavorful and complemented the asparagus beautifully. It


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