My family and I were craving some Asian inspired cuisine the other evening while at the cottage and we decided to try our hand at making a couple of dishes including this asparagus stir fry. The addition of orange zest and juice gave it a slight citrus note which complimented the salty soy perfectly. The dish also paired with that night’s main, a Spicy Coconut Chicken Thighs unbelievable and they both complimented each dishes unique flavors. If you are looking for a fun vegetable dish to serve with your next Asian inspired meal, you got to try this one!
Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- Serves 4 people
1 TBSP of Vegetable Oil
2 Garlic Cloves - thinly sliced
1/2 TSP of Chilli Flakes (you can adjust this to your taste)
1 LBS of Asparagus - Chopped on the diagonal about 1/4” thick
Kosher Salt
1 TBSP of Soy Sauce
1 TBSP of Unsalted Butter
1 Orange - Zest about a TSP and juice for a TBSP of liquid
1 TSP of White Sesame Seeds toasted in a small skillet
- Optional Toppings -
Fresh Cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet add in vegetable oil and allow to heat up. Once hot, add in chili flakes and garlic stirring constantly until the garlic becomes golden.
When ready, add in Asparagus and sprinkle with salt as desired. Toss occasionally. You want the Asparagus to brown around the edges.
Next add in soy sauce, unsalted butter, and a TBSP of water and continue to toss constantly until asparagus is crispy and soft on the inside.
Remove from heat and add in orange zest and juice and toss once more.
Transfer asparagus to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Enjoy!
If you like this recipe or have any comments/questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!
