Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry
Category
Main Course
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
Chinese
Technique
Stir-frying
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: April 02, 2023
This recipe is a modern take on a classic Chinese dish, utilizing the best of seasonal ingredients such as asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. It's a flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for a sunny day in New York City.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Asparagus - 1 pound - tough ends trimmed, cut into 2 inch pieces
- Shiitake mushrooms - 8 ounces - stems removed and sliced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon - minced
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Dark soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable broth - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- White pepper - 1/8 teaspoon
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥄💥🔪In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable broth, sesame oil, and white pepper.
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Step 2 - 🔥🍴🧄In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds.
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Step 3 - 🍴🥦🍄Add asparagus and shiitake mushrooms, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until tender.
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Step 4 - 🥄💥🌿Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
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Step 5 - 🍚🍽️🔥Serve hot with jasmine rice.
Additional
For a protein boost, add tofu, chicken, or beef. You can also substitute the vegetables with other seasonal produce like sugar snap peas or spinach.