STIR CRAZY-Thai Asparagus Treat

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Thai Asparagus Treat

 

Recipe By :Susan Jane Cheney

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vibrant Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon peanut oil

4 large scallions -- sliced thin

2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh lemongrass

Minced or ground dried red chiles to taste

1 pound asparagus -- sliced on a diagonal, stalks and tips kept

separate

3 tablespoons vegetable stock or water

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon shoyu or natural soy sauce

2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Salt to taste

 

Set a wok over high heat. Add the oil and swirl it to coat the inside of the

pan. Add the scallions and stir-fry briefly. Add the

ginger, lemongrass, and chiles and continue stir-frying, gradually adding the

asparagus, sliced stalks first. Add stock, a

tablespoon at a time, and stir-fry unit the asparagus is tender but still bright

green. Add the lime juice, shoyu, mint, and fresh

cilantro. Toss well. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately.

 

Calories: 63

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Total fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

Sodium: 262 mg

 

Source:

" Stir Crazy! "

S(Formatted by):

" KETS on 3/6/01 "

Copyright:

" 1998 "

 

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NOTES : Tender asparagus shoots are a welcome sign of spring, and Thai

seasonings provide a wonderful way to enjoy the. Peel the

lower part of the stalks before slicing if the skin is thick and tough.

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