STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, WITH JICAMA

Stir-Fried Asparagus, With Jicama image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks one inch long (see note)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced scallions

Steps:

Wash asparagus, snap off the ends and cut into 1-inch pieces on a very sharp slant.
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for about three minutes. Stir in the jicama.
Add salt, sugar and chicken broth, stir and cover. Lower heat and cook about three minutes, until the asparagus are crisp-tender but have not lost their bright green color.
Add sesame oil and scallions, stir once and serve. If desired, transfer to a serving dish and allow to cool to room temperature, then serve as a salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams