Spicy Asparagus In Wok

• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6 pieces red peppers, dried
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 /2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 slices green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces
2. Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat.
3. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeno. Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue cooking off the heat.)
4. Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.

asparagus, oil, red peppers, garlic, ginger, chili paste, orange zest, sesame oil, cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-asparagus-in-wok-56d9df65a628785a6d968db7 (may not work)