Asparagus Recipe
Stir fried with beef, pork, chicken or shrimp. Mild, Mild+, Medium or Hot.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Protein
Sauce
Others
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Asparagus
Rinse the asparagus under cold water, trim the ends, and cut it into 2-inch pieces.
- 2
Prep the Protein
Choose your protein (beef, pork, chicken, or shrimp). Slice the beef, pork, or chicken into thin strips, or use peeled and deveined shrimp.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set it aside.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Stir-Fry the Protein
Add the sliced protein to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until cooked through and browned. Remove the protein from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
Cook the Asparagus
In the same skillet, add the asparagus pieces and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Return the cooked protein to the skillet with the asparagus. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture, and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- 8
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice or noodles, if desired.