Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry

• 2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup black bean sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon cashews, chopped

1. In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
3. Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
4. Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.

white wine, cornstarch, black bean sauce, garlic, fresh ginger, oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, green onions, cashews

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-black-bean-sauce-stir-fry-367657 (may not work)