Asparagus With Garlic, Ginger and Sesame

Submitted by Southern Lady

"From the Food Section of Dallas Morning News, est. 1994."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 453.59 g fresh asparagus
• 59.16 ml oil
• 2 garlic, minced
• 0.61 ml dried red pepper flakes (optional)
• 14.79 ml fresh ginger, diced or 4.92 ml ground ginger
• 9.85 ml low sodium soy sauce
• 29.58 ml lemon juice
• 29.58 ml snipped fresh chives (or 2 teaspoons dried chives, softened by sitting in 2 tbl water)
• salt & pepper
• 14.79 ml sesame seeds

directions

1. Trim the tougher woody base from the asparagus stalks.
2. Cut stalks on the bias into 1-1/2" segments; reserve.
3. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat.
4. Add garlic, ginger and chile flakes (if desired).
5. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
6. Add asparagus cooking while continuously stirring until tender but still crunchy, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the soy sauce and lemon juice, tossing to combine.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Remove from heat and add chives.
10. Transfer to serving dish and add sesame seeds.
11. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Ennoia]

We just LOVED this recipe. If you want to spice up your Asparagus a bit, this is a great way to do it!