Ingredients for Stir Fry Asparagus
- Crabmeat
- Green Asparagus
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Peanuts
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Whole Black Peppercorn
- 2-3 dashes sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
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How to Make Stir Fry Asparagus
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced garlic and fry until golden brown (about 1 minute). Remove the garlic and set aside.
- Add the crushed black pepper to the wok and fry for 1 minute.
- Add the asparagus and crab meat to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute until asparagus brightens.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons water to the wok. Bring to a simmer.
- Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt as needed.
- Stir in 2-3 dashes of sesame oil.
- Remove from heat and garnish with the reserved fried garlic and chopped roasted peanuts. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
9g
Carbs
6g
