STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND CRISPY SHALLOTS

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Quickly sauté spring asparagus and top with bacon, crispy fried pickled shallots, and Chinese white soy sauce.

Provided by Jonathan Wu

Categories     Bon Appétit     Asparagus     Vinegar     New York     Shallot     Soy Sauce     Cornmeal     Bacon

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup black vinegar
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings
4 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1x1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
Kosher salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 tablespoon white soy sauce
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Combine both vinegars in a medium bowl. Add shallots and let sit, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat; reserve for another use (scrambled eggs!). Wipe out skillet; reserve.
  • Fit a medium pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°F. Whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Dredge shallots in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
  • Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan to coat (this keeps food from sticking); pour out excess. The oil should be shimmering-if it's not hot enough, the asparagus will steam not caramelize. Add asparagus, season with salt, and cook, tossing, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Add bacon and 1 Tbsp. water; cook, tossing, until asparagus is cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.

mehreen danish
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Maham amin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is tender and crisp, and the bacon and shallots add a nice touch of smokiness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kilian Smith
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots add a nice salty and crunchy flavor.


Emmanuel Motelin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus turned out great! The bacon and shallots added a nice flavor, and the lemon juice helped to brighten up the dish.


Zenobia John
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Muriel Stallworth
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The asparagus is tender and crisp, and the bacon and shallots add a nice touch of smokiness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sylvia Rachami
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots add a nice salty and crunchy flavor.


OWUSU JOSEPH
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Delicious! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the bacon and shallots were crispy and addictive. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yeahia Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the bacon and shallots added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Kumara
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Easy and flavorful! I used turkey bacon to make it a healthier dish, and it was still delicious. The shallots were a bit too crispy for my taste, so I'll reduce the cooking time next time.


Magdalena Walker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out perfectly tender-crisp. The bacon and shallots added a nice salty and crunchy contrast. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Smart Boyz
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This stir-fried asparagus dish was a hit at our dinner table! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor, and the crispy shallots were the perfect finishing touch. We will definitely be making this again.