Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, & Basil

Name: Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, & Basil Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2pounds thin asparagus rinsed and ends snapped; 1tablespoon vegetable oil; 1tablespoon minced garlic; 1tablespoon serrano chile or jalape�o chiles halved seeds and ribs removed chiles cut crosswise 1/8 inch thick; 2tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce; 1teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional); 1tablespoon water; 1tablespoon granulated sugar; 1cup chopped fresh basil; 3 large chiles of your choice sliced on the diagonal into thin ovals or 9 thin

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2pounds thin asparagus , rinsed and ends snapped1tablespoon vegetable oil1tablespoon minced garlic1tablespoon serrano chile or jalape�o chiles, halved, seeds and ribs removed, chiles cut crosswise 1/8 inch thick2tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce1teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional)1tablespoon water1tablespoon granulated sugar1cup chopped fresh basil3 large chiles of your choice, sliced on the diagonal into thin ovals, or 9 thin

Directions

1. Bring 1 inch water to boil in a soup kettle. Put asparagus in steamer basket, then carefully place steamer basket in kettle; cover and steam over medium-high heat until asparagus is slightly undercooked, about 4 minutes for medium spears. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface.

3. Add garlic and minced chile; toss until garlic begins to turn golden, about 15 seconds.

4. Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds.

5. Add soy sauces and 1 tablespoon water; stir-fry until liquid almost evaporates, about 30 seconds.

6. Add sugar; stir-fry another 30 seconds. Add the basil and sliced chiles; stir-fry until basil wilts. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Serving Size: Makes 4, 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ECHUCK.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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