Fresh Asparagus Stir Fry - KATU

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The author of "Chinese Soul Food", Hsiao-Ching Chou showed how to make a delicious stir fry with fresh asparagus! Click here for more information about Hsiao-Ching.

BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

From Chinese Soul Food by Hsiao-Ching Chou

You can also use chicken, pork, or seafood instead of beef. If you prefer tofu, use five-spice baked tofu, which is firm enough to handle the stir-frying.

Makes 4 servings

For the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 pound flank steak
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch segments
• 6-8 medium dried and reconstituted shiitake mushrooms (or use fresh shiitakes), stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

To make the sauce, in a small bowl, add the soy sauce, water, ginger, wine, and garlic, and stir to combine. Set aside.

Trim the flank steak of any large pieces of membrane. Cut the flank in half lengthwise, or with the grain. Depending on the total width of the flank, you may get two or three sections that are about 3 inches wide. Cut these sections against the grain into ?-inch slices. Place the beef in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce and mix well. Add the cornstarch and mix well again.

Preheat the wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface. Add 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Gently add the beef and, using a wok spatula, quickly spread the beef slices in a single layer in the wok. Sear the beef for about 15 seconds and then stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, breaking up any pieces that have stuck together. Remove the wok from the heat, transfer the beef to a medium bowl, and set aside. Rinse the wok and dry with a towel.

Return the wok to the stove over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat until it starts to shimmer. Add the asparagus and mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spears have turned dark green. Add the beef and stir to combine. Add the sauce, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce has penetrated all the ingredients. Add the sesame oil and pepper, and give it one last stir. Serve with steamed rice.

July 02, 2020 at 01:07AM
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Fresh Asparagus Stir Fry - KATU

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