Chinese Stir-fried Asparagus
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Meats, Grains | Chinese | Asparagus, Vegetables | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | lb | Fresh asparagus |
| 1/4 | c | Chicken stock or bouillon |
| 1/4 to 1/2 | ||
| 2 | T | Peanut oil |
| 1 | Green onion, cut in 1/2-inch | |
| pieces | ||
| 1 | T | Soy sauce, can be low |
| sodium type or chopped | ||
| black bean sauce | ||
| available | ||
| in Oriental markets | ||
| 1/2 | t | Sugar |
INSTRUCTIONS
Discard tough fibrous ends of asparagus. Cut stalks diagonally in 1 to 1 1/2-inch sections. If desired, blanch stalks only (cook briefly in boiling water or in microwave). Combine stock, soy sauce and sugar. Heat oil in a wok. Add asparagus. Stir-fry to coat with oil; heat through. Add stock mixture; heat quickly. Add green onion. Simmer, covered, over medium heat until asparagus is done, about 3 minutes. Serves 3 to 4. Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary." <diane@keyway.net> on Feb 4, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 169
Calories From Fat: 62
Total Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 466.1mg
Potassium: 224.9mg
Carbohydrates: 25.6g
Fiber: 1.4g
Sugar: 13.5g
Protein: 2.4g