Asparagus and Pea Shoot Stir-Fry

By WinnieAb • April 8, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: A simple dish that's ready in 5 minutes, this one really lets the flavor of fresh asparagus shine. I adore pea shoots raw, but also love them stir-fried, so I think they are perfect here. - WinnieAb

Serves 2

2 tablespoons organic coconut oil, peanut oil, or sesame oil
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh asparagus, rinsed well, trimmed, and sliced into pieces approximately 3 inches long
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon tamari
2 cups fresh pea shoots
pinch of crushed red pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek chili sauce- optional

Heat the oil in a wok or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until they begin to brown.
Add the asparagus, mirin, rice vinegar and tamari to the pan and stir-fry another 2 minutes.
Add the pea shoots and cook for another minutes before removing from the heat.
Mix in the crushed red pepper and the optional chili sauce before serving.