Asparagus with Wild Mushrooms
- 4 ounces fresh shiitake or oyster mushrooms (see Notes)
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- Rinse the mushrooms in cold water; drain.
- Remove and discard the stems.
- Cut the caps into 1-inch strips.
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly.
- Break off the tough ends of the asparagus as far down as the stalk snaps easily.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons cold water.
- Heat a wok over high heat.
- Add the vegetable oil and rotate the wok to coat the sides.
- Add the garlic, asparagus, and salt and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms and continue to stir-fry until mixed.
- Stir in the oyster sauce.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heat to boiling.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and remove the asparagus with tongs.
- Arrange the asparagus across a platter and top with the mushrooms.
shiitake, asparagus, cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, oyster sauce, chicken broth
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/asparagus-with-wild-mushrooms (may not work)