Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, & Basil

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 90.6
  • Total Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 701.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, & Basil calories by ingredient


Introduction

Delicious and refreshing salad with rich Thai flavors. Cook's Illustrated recipe Delicious and refreshing salad with rich Thai flavors. Cook's Illustrated recipe
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 1/2pounds thin asparagus , rinsed and ends snapped
    1tablespoon vegetable oil
    1tablespoon minced garlic
    1tablespoon serrano chile or jalapeņo 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

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.