Title: Chinese Stir-Fried Asparagus
Categories: Asparagus, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Fresh asparagus
1/4 c Chicken stock or bouillon;
-(1/4 to 1/2)
2 tb Peanut oil
1 Green onion; cut in 1/2-inch
-pieces
1 tb Soy sauce; (can be low
-sodium type) or chopped
-black bean sauce (available
-in Oriental markets)
1/2 ts Sugar

Discard tough fibrous ends of asparagus. Cut stalks diagonally in 1 to 1
1/2-inch sections. If desired, blanch stalks only (cook briefly in boiling
water or in microwave). Combine stock, soy sauce and sugar. Heat oil in a
wok. Add asparagus. Stir-fry to coat with oil; heat through. Add stock
mixture; heat quickly. Add green onion. Simmer, covered, over medium heat
until asparagus is done, about 3 minutes. Serves 3 to 4.
Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary." on Feb 4,
1998