Stir Fry Asparagus
INGREDIENTS
- 1-pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- Quarter-sized slice of ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Wash and trim asparagus. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Place in rapidly boiling water, then remove from heat and let stand 4 minutes. Drain. Add oil to a large skillet or wok and heat until very hot. Add ginger and stir about 1 minute; remove ginger. Add asparagus and cook until heated through. Combine soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small dish, stir until smooth and add to asparagus. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Asparagus should be crisp-tender. Makes 3 servings.