As a huge fan of hot sauces and in particular, sriracha chilli, how can I resist adding it to my stir fries for some fiery kick. Besides being a sauce condiment, sriracha chilli is an excellent sauce for stir-fries.
In this recipe, the thinner variety of asparagus are used so they cook very quickly. You can use thick asparagus as well, do adjust the cooking time if using them.
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In this recipe, thin asparagus are used so they cook very quickly. You can use thick asparagus as well.
Serves:2-3
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
500g asparagus
1 tbsp cooking oil
3 cloves garlic minced
roasted sesame seeds optional
(A) Sauce (mix well in a small bowl)
1 tbsp sriracha chilli (adjust according to spiciness desired)
3/4 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce
Directions:
Trim and discard the lower ends of the asparagus spears. Using a vegetable peeler, shave and discard the outer skin of the stalk.
Heat oil in wok and stir fry garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add asparagus to the wok, followed by the sauce. Stir fry for a brief few minutes until asparagus are cooked and well coated in the sauce. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seed before serving.