Spring Sesame Ginger Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Spring Sesame Ginger Asparagus Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 bunches asparagus; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 8 green onions, sliced in 2 inch lengths

Submitted by Colleen321

"From Orlando Sentinel- If you add 1 lb cubed firm tofu as you stir-fry the asparagus, this becomes a protein filled main dish. Serve with brown or basamati rice. Use medium thickness asparagus, trimmed and cut into a 2 inch length on the diagonal (about 30 asparagus)"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Stir fry sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¹⁄₄ cup water or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
¹⁄₄ cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Vegetables
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 bunches asparagus
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 green onions, sliced in 2 inch lengths

directions

For the sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water or broth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
For vegetables heat oil on high heat in saute pan or wok, Add asparagus, red pepper and green onions. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes. Add sauce and continue to stir-fry until the asparagus is crisp tender and sauce thickens in pan.