steamed asparagus with ginger garlic sauce
This is a great side dish with grilled meats or Asian entrees. We think it goes especially well with grilled flank steak and rice. From Gourmet, April 1995.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry or scotch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- - cooked rice, accompaniment
How To Make steamed asparagus with ginger garlic sauce
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Step 1In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
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Step 2In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
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Step 3Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry gingerroot and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.
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Step 4Serves 4 as an entree with rice or 6 as a side dish.
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