STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND CRISPY SHALLOTS

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Quickly sauté spring asparagus and top with bacon, crispy fried pickled shallots, and Chinese white soy sauce.

Provided by Jonathan Wu

Categories     Bon Appétit     Asparagus     Vinegar     New York     Shallot     Soy Sauce     Cornmeal     Bacon

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup black vinegar
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings
4 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1x1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
Kosher salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 tablespoon white soy sauce
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Combine both vinegars in a medium bowl. Add shallots and let sit, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat; reserve for another use (scrambled eggs!). Wipe out skillet; reserve.
  • Fit a medium pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°F. Whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Dredge shallots in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
  • Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan to coat (this keeps food from sticking); pour out excess. The oil should be shimmering-if it's not hot enough, the asparagus will steam not caramelize. Add asparagus, season with salt, and cook, tossing, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Add bacon and 1 Tbsp. water; cook, tossing, until asparagus is cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.

Tawubah Hassan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and asparagus.


Wissal Nasser
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this dish was delicious. The bacon and shallots really helped to enhance the flavor of the asparagus.


Poline Nayebale
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Conrad Zeelie
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I'm not a big fan of shallots, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness.


Marielyne Carrenard
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Danovan Bailey
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I love the way the bacon and shallots caramelize in this dish. It's so flavorful.


Santi Bhatta
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I've never made stir-fried asparagus before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great!


Pk Vines
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This dish is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Joshua Anibueze
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I love the crispy shallots in this dish. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


DBROW PLANDO46
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sani Hamidu
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish. The bacon and shallots really helped to enhance the flavor of the asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again.


SK saidul sardar
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This stir-fried asparagus dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.


Akifullah Channel (Guârds lôvé)
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I love this recipe! The asparagus is so tender and the bacon and shallots add a delicious flavor. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Toukir Mohallbair
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots add a nice touch of flavor.


Iman Iman
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of asparagus, bacon, and shallots. It's a great side dish or main course.


Kayla Simpson
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the bacon and shallots added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Asgharkhan shaheen
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This stir-fried asparagus dish with bacon and crispy shallots is an absolute delight. The asparagus is perfectly tender, the bacon adds a delightful smokiness, and the crispy shallots provide a lovely textural contrast. This dish is easy to make and