Sichuan Asparagus

Side dishes don't get any easier than this. Asparagus meets heat and sweet and and on your table in minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• ½ pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and cook asparagus for 1 minute. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, ginger paste, and garlic together for the sauce.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sauce until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in asparagus.