Monday, November 12, 2012

Asparagus with Sweet & Sour Sauce


Asparagus, 300g bag frozen
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger root
2 tbsp water, vegetable or chicken stock

Sauce:
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3/4 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Garnish: 2 tsp plain or toasted sesame seeds


  1. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until softened.
  2. Add asparagus spears and water. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and oil.
  4. With slotted lifter, remove asparagus to a serving dish. Pour sauce into juices in saucepan. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Pour sauce over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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