Thai-style asparagus w chiles~ garlic & basil

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
COOK'S ILLUSTRATED 5/6/93
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon Serrano or jalapeno chile --
Minced
pounds Asparagus; snapped --
Steamed
Slightly undercooked
2 tablespoons Soy or fish sauce
1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce (opt'l)
1 tablespoon Water
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 cup Basil -- chopped
3 larges Chiles of your choice --
Slice
Diagonal into thin ovals --
Or 9 thin strips cut
Red pepper

Directions

Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface. Add garlic and minced chile; toss until garlic begins to turn golden, about 15 seconds. Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds. Add soy sauces and 1 tablespoon water; stir-fry until basil wilts. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Note: Adapted froma recipe by Nancie McDermott (author of Real Thai, Chronicle Books, 1992), this Asian-style dish needs only simple grilled chicken or fish and steamed rice to round out its full flavors.

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