WOK-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS

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Not all asparagus dishes are delicate and subtle. Try this stir-fry to see how well the sweetness of asparagus and spicy bold flavors go together.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, pencil-size or medium
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns, or use black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon grated garlic
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 to 2 bird's-eye chiles, thinly sliced, or use serrano or Fresno chiles
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 green onions, slivered
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces. (Halve thicker pieces lengthwise first.)
  • Set a wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add asparagus and season lightly with salt. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add Sichuan pepper, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, sugar, chiles, soy sauce and walnuts. Continue cooking over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing to coat well, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue to cook a bit off the heat.)
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle green onions over the top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nakayla Lipps
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aika Anton
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mackenzie Sithole
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aklb aklb
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Rajab
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakalema Patricia
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Alonzo Keer
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


mr sumon
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Maurer
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Osaf Asif
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Thabani Falakhe
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This dish was so easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh asparagus from my garden and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.