Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok Recipe

Name: Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium- or pencil-size; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 small dried red peppers; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chile paste; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 jalapeno or serrano chile, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro; 3 green onions, slivered; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium- or pencil-size
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 small dried red peppers
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chile paste
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3 green onions, slivered
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces (halve thicker pieces lengthwise first).
2
Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil.
3
Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeno.
6
Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green.
7
(It will continue cooking off the heat.)
8
Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil.
9
Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.

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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: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium- or pencil-size, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 small dried red peppers, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok 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.

Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok

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