Asparagus Stir-fry

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4.89 from 17 votes

A quick, delicious, and easy side dish, this asparagus stir-fry proves that your veggies don't have to be boring!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Vegetables

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1/3 cup water or chicken stock
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 teaspoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce/GF oyster sauce if you have dietary restrictions)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed and peeled, cut at a sharp angle into 2-inch/5cm lengths)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed into a slurry with 1 tablespoon/15 ml water)

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Instructions

In a liquid measuring cup, combine the water (or chicken stock), Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
In a wok over high heat, add the oil and the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and then add the garlic and the sauce mixture you prepared earlier. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for about 1 minute, until the asparagus is just tender.
Combine the cornstarch and water into a slurry, and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir-fry until the vegetables are coated in sauce, with just a small amount of standing liquid. Serve.

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