STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE
This is a great side dish with grilled meats or Asian entrees. We think it goes especially well with grilled flank steak and rice. From Gourmet, April 1995.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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 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.
- 4. Serves 4 as an entree with rice or 6 as a side dish.
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Nakitende Viola
vnakitende@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the asparagus and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Jb gurung
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Makanaka Nondo
nondo.makanaka@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to enjoy asparagus. The ginger-garlic sauce is a nice change from the usual butter and salt.
PINIGRIT TV
pinigrit@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a hit with the whole family.
Bhim Chhetri
chhetribhim0@hotmail.comWasn't a fan of the ginger-garlic sauce. It was a bit too strong for my taste.
Lu Bartulović
b-l38@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The asparagus was crisp and tender, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mehar Ali Raza Mehar Ali raza
mehar_a4@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
King Muhammed Amir 05
0_k19@yahoo.comYum!
Allahdad Hussain
hussain14@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe and it turned out great! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely make this again.
Kida Yagami
kida_y@hotmail.comThis steamed asparagus with ginger-garlic sauce is an absolute delight! The flavors are perfectly balanced, with the ginger and garlic adding a nice spicy kick. The asparagus is cooked perfectly, still retaining its鮮嫩 and vibrant green color.