Steamed Asparagus With Ginger Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Asparagus With Ginger Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon scotch; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons ginger, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; cooked rice, accompaniment

Servings: persons

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon scotch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
cooked rice, accompaniment

1
In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
2
In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
3
Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry gingerroot and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.
4
Serves 4 as an entree with rice or 6 as a side dish.

165

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Steamed Asparagus With Ginger Garlic Sauce 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.

Steamed Asparagus With Ginger Garlic Sauce

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