Szechuan Asparagus
Transform your weeknight dinners with the bold, fiery flavors of Szechuan Asparagus—a vibrant stir-fry that brings the heat and a satisfying crunch to your plate. This quick and easy recipe features tender-crisp asparagus stir-fried in a fragrant mix of Szechuan peppercorns, dry red chilies, garlic, and ginger, creating a symphony of smoky, spicy, and savory notes. Finished with a velvety sauce of soy sauce, hoisin, and rice vinegar, and garnished with fresh scallions, this dish is an irresistible fusion of spice and umami. Perfect as a standalone meal over steamed rice or as a zesty side dish, this 20-minute recipe is a must-try for fans of bold Asian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 3 pieces dry red chilies, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Wash the asparagus, trim the woody ends, and cut into 2-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the Szechuan peppercorns and dry red chilies to the hot oil, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, quickly stir-frying for another 30 seconds.
Toss in the asparagus and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it begins to tenderize but remains crisp.
Give the prepared sauce another stir and pour it into the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the asparagus.
Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.
Garnish with scallions and serve hot as a side dish or enjoy over steamed rice as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
