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.

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.

Per Serving: 100 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 15.5g; fat 4.1g; sodium 938.5mg.

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