Asparagus Cashew Stir-Fry

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Title: Asparagus Cashew Stir-Fry
Categories: Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings

4 c Hot cooked Brown Rice

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3 tb Soy sauce 1 ts (pref toasted) Sesame Oil
2 tb Cornstarch 1/4 ts Dry crushed red pepper
1 1/2 c Water or vegetable stock 1 ds White pepper
1 tb Minced Gingerroot

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2 tb Safflower oil 1 x Sm sweet red pepper,
chopped
1 lb Fresh Asparagus * 1 x Clove Garlic, minced
4 x Scallions, chopped 1 c Cashews **

* woody parts of stems removed, tender part cut into 3" lengths (3 cups)
** dry-roasted and unsalted, or raw slivered almonds
GARNISH: mandarin orange sections and toasted sesame seeds, optional
Cook or reheat brown rice.
In small bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Stir in remaining sauce
ingredients; set aside.
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil. Stir-fry asparagus, scallions,
pepper, and garlic until vegetables are crisp/tender.
Stir sauce mixture; pour it over the vegetables and stir until it is
thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; fold in cashews. Cover and cook 1
minute, until cashews are heated through. Serves 4-6.
VARIATIONS: - 3-4 c broccoli florets may be substituted for asparagus; or

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