Sesame Asparagus

Name: Sesame Asparagus
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons water; 1 12 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 12 tablespoons mirin or 1 12 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon plum sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 12 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 lb.); 34 cup sliced scallion (1/2 inch pieces, white and green parts); 1 12 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons water
1 12 tablespoons soy sauce
1 12 tablespoons mirin or 1 12 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 12 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 lb.)
34 cup sliced scallion (1/2 inch pieces, white and green parts)
1 12 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1

In a small bowl, stir together the water, soy sauce, mirin, plum sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and vinegar; set aside.
2

In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
3

Add the garlic; cook, stirring 10 seconds.
4

Add the asparagus and scallions; cook, stirring, until about half the asparagus have turned bright green, about 3 minutes.
5

Add soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6

Add the sesame seeds and sesame oil; toss until combined.