Recipe: Chinese-Style Asparagus

This is a web-exclusive recipe to complement our feature on Asian cuisine.

1/2 lb asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces

3 slices fresh ginger, unpeeled

2 tbsp chicken stock

2 tsp soy sauce

Sesame seeds

Chinese-Style Asparagus Cooking Directions

Heat oil in wok; add ginger and toss for 2 minutes until browned; remove and discard ginger.

Add asparagus to wok; cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken stock and soy sauce and cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve as a side dish sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Photo: Steve Cavrich