Sesame Asparagus

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In '1,000 Vegetarian Recipes' by Carol Gelles"

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons mirin or 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon plum sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 lb.)
• 3⁄4 cup sliced scallion (1/2 inch pieces, white and green parts)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the water, soy sauce, mirin, plum sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and vinegar; set aside.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
3. Add the garlic; cook, stirring 10 seconds.
4. Add the asparagus and scallions; cook, stirring, until about half the asparagus have turned bright green, about 3 minutes.
5. Add soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the sesame seeds and sesame oil; toss until combined.