STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE
This is a great side dish with grilled meats or Asian entrees. It goes especially well with grilled flank steak and rice. From Gourmet, April 1995.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Rice
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 gingerroot 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.
- Serves 4 as an entree with rice or 6 as a side dish.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #low-protein #healthy #side-dishes #rice #vegetables #dietary #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #low-carb #healthy-2 #low-in-something #pasta-rice-and-grains #asparagus
You'll also love
Md Moghol
m_md41@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a keeper.
Theophilus Caesar
caesar_t27@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Peggy venable
peggy_venable@hotmail.comI love the ginger garlic sauce. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Christopher Sotelo
c@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Md shoriful islam Shoriful
shoriful-m@aol.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a keeper.
Qasim Baloch
q.baloch56@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover ginger and garlic.
Mehedi Chowdhury
cmehedi@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ginger and garlic are a perfect match for the asparagus.
Aaliyahisbored07
aaliyahisbored0771@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to showcase fresh asparagus. The ginger garlic sauce really enhances the flavor of the asparagus.
RASHID JATT
jrashid79@hotmail.frI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe fit the bill. It's a nice change from the usual roasted or grilled asparagus.
Fazal Raziq
rfazal@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the ginger garlic sauce.
Mike Rucker
m_rucker@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Korey Goolsby
g.korey17@yahoo.comI made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I didn't have to make any adjustments.
Gg joker
jokerg48@yahoo.comThis dish is healthy and flavorful. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Sarfiraz Mahar
mahar-sarfiraz@hotmail.comI love how simple and quick this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Tierney
tierney72@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Nwakaire Joy
j_n72@gmail.comI made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The flavors were perfect.
Adebowale Damilola
adebowale.d56@gmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it.
Md Sakibul
s@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger garlic sauce was amazing and really brought out the flavor of the asparagus.
Chris Kay
kchris@hotmail.co.ukThis is such an easy and healthy recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.
Temidayo Obadiah
temidayo_obadiah@hotmail.frAbsolutely delicious! The ginger garlic sauce was the perfect complement to the steamed asparagus. I will definitely be making this dish again.