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Stir-Fried Asparagus with Garlic

A quick and easy stir-fry of asparagus and garlic. Once you start cooking it only takes about 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound of asparagus
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon dry sherry or shao hsing wine
  • 3 Tablespoons water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • Trim the wood ends off the asparagus. Peel the thick end if you'd like to make it more tender. Slice each spear in half on the diagonal.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok or frying pan until it shimmers slightly. Add the garlic and stir-fry 10 seconds, then add the asparagus and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the wine and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the water or stock and stir-fry another 30 seconds or until just tender.
  • Add the sesame oil and serve.