Thai Style Asparagus with Chiles Garlic Basil
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and aromatic Thai Style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil. Featuring tender-crisp asparagus stir-fried with fragrant garlic and spicy red Thai chiles, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes. A savory soy and fish sauce blend, balanced with a touch of brown sugar, creates a perfect umami-rich glaze that clings to every bite. Fresh basil leaves add a herbaceous finish, while lime wedges provide a zesty kick that ties the flavors together. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or light main course, this recipe brings authentic Thai-inspired flavors straight to your table with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g asparagus
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces red Thai chiles
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 25 g fresh basil leaves
- 2 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Wash and dry the asparagus. Trim the woody ends, then cut the spears into 2-inch lengths.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the red Thai chiles. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chiles to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to high and add the asparagus to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the asparagus turns bright green and starts to become tender but remains crisp.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves until wilted.
Transfer the asparagus to a serving dish and garnish with lime wedges for a fresh citrusy finish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2421 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*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.
