Steamed Asparagus with Ginger Garlic Sauce |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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