Asparagus with garlic, shollots - peak mkt

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Stir Fried Asparagus with Garlic, Shallots and Toasted Chili Oil

 

Recipe By :Peak of the Market

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons toasted chili oil (see below)

4 medium shallots -- thinly sliced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 pound asparagus -- trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths

3 tablespoons water or broth

salt and pepper -- to taste

TOASTED CHILI OIL:

2 tablespoons dried chili flakes

2 cups vegetable oil

 

Heat a nonstick wok or skillet over high heat for 30 seconds. Add chili oil,

shallots, and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until the shallots are soft and

beginning to color. Add asparagus and continue to cook until it begins to soften

and color, about 2 to 3 minutes.

 

Add water or stock; continue to cook until all the moisture has evaporated.

Season with salt and pepper and toss to mix well. Transfer to a warm platter and

serve immediately.

 

TOASTED CHILI OIL: In small saucepan heat chili flakes and vegetable oil for 1-2

minutes(until oil is hot - not smoking). Remove from heat and allow flavors to

infuse for about 20 minutes. Transfer to sterilized jar and refrigerate.

 

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 169 Calories; 14g Fat (69.6% calories

from fat); 3g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 4267 0 0 0 0 0 0 2130706543 2130706543

 

 

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