Sesame Asparagus Recipe

Name: Sesame Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons water; 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons mirin or 1 ½ tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon plum sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 lb.); ¾ cup sliced scallion (1/2 inch pieces, white and green parts); 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons mirin or 1 ½ tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 lb.)
¾ cup sliced scallion (1/2 inch pieces, white and green parts)
1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons water, 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons mirin or 1 ½ tablespoons dry sherry, 1 tablespoon plum sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame Asparagus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Asparagus

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