Stir-Fried Asparagus And Basil With Spicy Orange Sauce
Serves: 3
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
50
Sweetness
58
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and hot red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside
2
Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus
3
If the asparagus are thin, cut them on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces
4
If the asparagus are average or thicker, cut the spears in half lengthwise and then on the diagonal in 2-inch pieces
5
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over high heat
6
When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes
7
Push the asparagus to the sides of the pan and place the garlic and ginger in the center
8
Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over the garlic and ginger
9
Cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds
10
Add the orange juice mixture, toss to coat well, and cover
11
Cook until the asparagus are tender, 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears
12
Remove the cover and add the basil
13
Stir-fry until the sauce has reduced to a thick glaze, about 30 seconds
14
Serve immediately