SPICY FRIED ASPARAGUS STALKS

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I adore asparagus but too often I trim off the tips and much of the stem goes to waste. I decided to take inspiration from one of my favourite recipes here on Zaar, Spicy Fried Celery #23818 by JanS, to create this use for asparagus stems.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 asparagus spears, stems only, trimmed to 3 inches long
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili flakes, or
1 small red chile, chopped
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cut the asparagus stems in half lengthwise.
  • In a wok, heat the oil until very hot.
  • Put in the stems and chilli flakes or chilli and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add the water and sugar and cook on a high heat for about 4 minutes or until the stems are nearly tender.
  • This may take longer if your stems are especially thick.
  • Add the soy sauce and cook a minute longer.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1068.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10, Protein 6.4

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