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Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus Stir Fry
Want to have some new combination of your asparagus stir fry, try this shiitake mushroom and asparagus stir fry.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8-10 fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 lb 220g of asparagus- snap off woody ends as they will naturally break where tender.
- 3 garlic cloves– roughly chopped not minced
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce – if you want to turn it into vegan or vegetarian use mushroom oyster sauce.
- 2 tbsp vegetable cooking oil with a higher smoking point.
- A small pinch of salt and black pepper – I find black pepper is excellent for all kinds of mushrooms.
- ½ tsp sesame oil for finishing touch.
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the mushrooms: wash the mushrooms, remove the roots, and then cut into thin slices.
- 2
Now the asparagus: Hold each stalk at both ends—bend until it snaps. It always breaks where the tender begins. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
- 3
Blanch the asparagus: I always love to blanch the harder vegetables in stir-frying dishes. It is a super great way of keeping the freshness and crunchy texture. Remember to add some vegetable cooking oil and a small pinch of salt.
- 4
Stir Fry Process