Stir Fried Asparagus And Shiitake With Ginger And Sesame Food

ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
• In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
• Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
• Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
• Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.

QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until soft but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE WITH GINGER AND SESAME

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering hot. Add the asparagus, mushrooms, and scallions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is just shy of crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and stir-fry until the garlic and ginger are golden and the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 1 minute more. Add 2 Tbs. water and scrape the bottom of the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and season to taste with salt.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
• Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

GINGER-SESAME TOFU WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKES

Steps:

• Combine tamari, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in mixing bowl, and stir until well blended. Set aside.
• Heat 1 Tbs. canola oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Remove tofu from pan; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbs. canola oil in same pan. Add asparagus and shiitakes, and stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add reserved tofu and sauce; toss well and heat through. Garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

SESAME-GINGER ASPARAGUS AND TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place tofu between several sheets of paper towels on a plate and top with another plate or heavy pan and let sit for 30 minutes to press out liquid. Discard towels and turn tofu block on it's side and slice in half, making halves about 1 inch thick. Place slices in a pie plate or shallow baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, 2 tbls soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and chili sauce. Pour this mixture over the tofu slices and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning slices over halfway through.
• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Slice spears and tips into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove tofu from marinade and pat dry. Save marinade.
• Mix reserved marinade in a bowl with 1/4 cup soy sauce, lime juice, water and cornstarch.
• Cut tofu slices into 1-inch cubes.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet and stir-fry tofu until it begins brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from pan to a plate.
• Add asparagus, green onion and mushrooms to wok or skillet (add more oil if needed) and stir-fry until asparagus is just beginning to be tender, about 6 minutes. Return tofu to pan and stir-fry another minute or two.
• Stir in marinade mixture and bring to a boil, cooking until slightly thickened. Serve at once over rice or noodles.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SHIITAKES

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat the oil over high heat.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds.
• Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add the asparagus and cook, stirring constantly, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Add the wine, broth, and soy sauce and cook until the liquid is reduced and the vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the sesame seeds and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and mushrooms, and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

STIR- FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce and sugar in small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet.
• When oil is hot, add garlic and stir 15 seconds.
• Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes (mine took longer).
• Add soy mixture and toss about 1 minute longer, until asparagus is coated.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SPRING SESAME GINGER ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For the sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water or broth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
• For vegetables heat oil on high heat in saute pan or wok, Add asparagus, red pepper and green onions. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes. Add sauce and continue to stir-fry until the asparagus is crisp tender and sauce thickens in pan.

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over vegetables. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Serve with rice if desired.

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine beef and cornstarch in a large bowl; using your hands, rub to coat well.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat; working in batches, add beef in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on the bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes; turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute; transfer beef to a large plate.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat; add asparagus, green onions and ginger; saute until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; add broth, fish sauce and sugar; bring to a boil; return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Transfer to a platter and serve.