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Sautéed Garlic Asparagus Recipe
The sautéed garlic asparagus doubles as a homecooked meal and a high-end dish in Chinese restaurants. Either way, this dish is always delicious. Crispy, vibrant, and packed with flavours, it’s a simple dish that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. If you’re in the mood for Chinese cuisine, cook up this easy asparagus recipe.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
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Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3 tsp of light soy sauce
- ¼ tsp of dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 1 tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of ground white pepper
- 1 tsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of water
Sautéed asparagus
- ½ tsp of cornstarch
- 1 tbsp of water
- 300g of asparagus
- 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- 1 pot
- 1 pan
Directions
- In a bowl, add light and dark soy sauce, sugar, salt, ground white pepper, sesame oil, and water and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Set aside.
- To prepare the asparagus, chop off 3cm from the bottom and peel off the stringy exterior, leaving the tender interior.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 30 seconds.
- Transfer it to an ice bath and set it aside.
- In a pan, add oil over high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the blanched asparagus and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and close the lid for 1 minute.
- Add in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce reduce and thicken.
- Transfer to a plate and serve.
Other variations
This asparagus recipe is vegetarian-friendly. However, if you like your protein and want to elevate this meal, feel free to add them! You can add sliced chicken, pork, or dried shrimp to amp up the flavour and give the dish extra texture.