Chinese Stir-Fried Asparagus

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chinese Stir-Fried Asparagus

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Lb. fresh asparagus
1/4 C. chicken stock or bouillon -- (1/4 to 1/2)
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 green onion -- cut in 1/2-inch
pieces
1 Tbsp. soy sauce (can be low sodium type) or
chopped
black bean sauce (available in Oriental
markets)
1/2 Tsp. sugar

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, cov-
ered, over medium heat until asparagus is done, about 3 min-
utes. Serves 3 to 4.


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