Asparagus With Almonds

"One of the many ways to incorporate asparagus into authentic Chinese cuisine."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

  • 1 lb medium to thick asparagus (don't try to use the thin stuff for this)
  • 14 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sliced or slivered almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 2 -3 teaspoons vegetable oil
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directions

  • Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus.
  • Slice the rest on the diagonal (or, if you know how to do it, use the Chinese rolling cut).
  • Parboil for about two minutes.
  • Rinse in cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain.
  • (Can be done well ahead of time).
  • Heat the oil and toss the scallions for 15- 20 seconds.
  • Add the parboiled asparagus and stir fry on high flame until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir in the salt& sugar, then the almonds.
  • Serve immediately.
  • (Note: this dish can also be made with many other vegetables. Green beans work particularly well).

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Reviews

  1. I loved this! I made it with local asparagus. I didn't have scallions so I used a few slices of shallots. I will definitely make this again soon!
     
  2. Made this with Frenched green beans. Great ingredient combination and technique.
     
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