SWEET AND SPICY ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (3.3/5)

sweet and spicy asparagus Recipe - (3.3/5) image

Provided by Chezlamere

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pounds asparagus, ends discarded and cut into 3rds
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

1) Diagonally cut asparagus into 3 inch pieces. 2) In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili flakes and pepper. Set aside. 3) Heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Add 1/2 cup water and asparagus. Cover and cook until asparagus is still crisp to the bite, about 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and pour off any remaining water. 4) Add oil, garlic and ginger to pan with asparagus. Sauté until lightly browned. 5) Add soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook until sauce coats asparagus. 6) Sprinkle in toasted sesame seeds. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately