Asparagus Stir Fry With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. mirin
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. chinese black bean sauce
• 2 x garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 slc ginger, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 c. vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 1/2 lb asparagus, trim & cut in 2" pc.
• 3 x scallions, cut into 2" pcs
• 1 Tbsp. slivered almonds red pepper flakes, to taste

1. In a small bow, mix mirin or possibly wine with cornstarch till smooth; set aside.
2. In another small bowl, mix black bean sauce with garlic and ginger; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat.
4. Add in black bean mix; cook, stirring constantly till well blended, about 1 minute.
5. Add in broth and soy sauce; cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
6. Increase heat to medium-high.
7. Add in asparagus and scallions; cook, stirring, till vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 min.
8. Add in additional broth or possibly water if necessary to prevent sticking.
9. With slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter.
10. Reduce heat to medium.
11. Add in cornstarch mix to pan; stir till sauce thickens, 1-2 minuites.
12. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with almonds.
13. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like.

mirin, cornstarch, chinese black bean sauce, garlic, ginger, canola oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, scallions, red pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asparagus-stir-fry-with-black-bean-sauce-71082 (may not work)