Simple and easy asparagus stir fry is a great western vegetable side dish like crispy roasted potatoes. It is great to serve with beef, pork, chicken and seafood. Let’s learn how to make this asparagus stir fry recipe in a simple way yet delicious.
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What is asparagus stir fry?
Asparagus is a classic vegetable among Western cuisine. Also, Asians like to use it for stir frying dishes with meats and seafood. There are a few different ways to cook asparagus, such as boiling, roasting, baking and stir frying. Besides, asparagus is great to serve as a vegetable side dish for a meal or party gathering because it tastes good and simple to cook.
What are the ingredients for asparagus stir fry?
In this simple and easy asparagus stir fry recipe, I used simple ingredients that you can find at home easily. The ingredients are asparagus, water, vegetable oil, salt and garlic powder.
Cooking tips for how to cook asparagus:
- I like to pick asparagus that is thin and slim because it is faster to cook and tastes better in texture. If your asparagus is bigger and thicker, I suggest you cut it into half and cook the lower part first, then add the top part for stir frying.
- Cut the bottom part of asparagus, it’s white part because it is hard and tastes a little bit bitter. Therefore, I usually cut a little more off.
- Add some water into the pan and cover the lid for 1-2 minutes. Then, stir fry them a little bit. Remember, don’t over cook them. Greenish and a little bit soft at the lower stems is a good indicator for readiness.
FAQs:
Usually I like to pick asparagus with thin and slim stems because it is faster to cook and the texture is better. However, if the asparagus is bigger and thicker, I suggest cutting it into half. Then, cook the lower part for 1-2 minutes first and add the top part.
I like to cut the bottom part of asparagus, it’s white part, because it is hard and tastes a little bit bitter. Therefore, I usually cut a little more off. Then, wash or rinse it off.
When the asparagus turns greenish and a little bit soft at the lower stems is a good indicator for readiness.
Instructions for how to make asparagus stir fry:
1. Cut/ remove the bottom, white part, of 1 bunch asparagus (Around 1 pound).
2. Rinse/ wash asparagus.
3. Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan and turn on medium fire.
4. Then, put the washed and cut asparagus from step 2 into the pan.
5. After that, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir fry them a little.
6. Cover the lid for 1-2 minutes.
7. After opening the lid, stir fry them a little and it is ready to serve.
Enjoy this easy and simple asparagus stir fry recipe! Also, check out these baked whole chicken, char siu, pho noodle soup, dinner rolls, chicken gnocchi soup and pan fried dumplings recipes.
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Asparagus Stir Fry
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick pan or a pan
Video
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asparagus (1 bunch)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Cut/ remove the bottom, white part, of 1 bunch asparagus (Around 1 pound).
- Rinse/ wash asparagus.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan and turn on medium fire.
- Then, put the washed and cut asparagus from step 2 into the pan.
- After that, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir fry them a little.
- Cover the lid for 1-2 minutes.
- After opening the lid, stir fry them a little and it is ready to serve.
Notes
Cooking tips for how to cook asparagus:
- I like to pick asparagus that is thin and slim because it is faster to cook and tastes better in texture. If your asparagus is bigger and thicker, I suggest you cut it into half and cook the lower part first, then add the top part for stir frying.
- Cut the bottom part of asparagus, it’s white part because it is hard and tastes a little bit bitter. Therefore, I usually cut a little more off.
- Add some water into the pan and cover the lid for 1-2 minutes. Then, stir fry them a little bit. Remember, don’t over cook them. Greenish and a little bit soft at the lower stems is a good indicator for readiness.
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