Chinese Hot And Spicy Asparagus Salad Recipes

P F CHANG'S SICHUAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• The day prior to making this dish, drain and rinse 1 tbsp diced green chilies. Add to a bowl the drained chilies, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce and rice vinegar. Refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to make the dish, add the content of the bowl to a food processor and pulse once or twice. Set aside.
• Slice the onion and trim and cut the asparagus spears into thirds. Grate the ginger and chop the garlic.
• Heat a dry wok or heavy frying pan on medium-high heat. It will be hot enough when water evaporates almost immediately after hitting the pan.
• Pour in the oil making sure to rotate the wok or pan to get all sides coated evenly as you pour.
• Toss in the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for one minute. Add the asparagus, onion and pureed green chili paste and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
• Add the oyster sauce and cornstarch, continuing to fry for about another minute so the cornstarch thickens the sauce.
• Remove from heat and place into a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

SPICY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash Asparagus - Trim off hard ends, Cut along Diagonal in 1 inch pieces.
• In medium pot half full of water bring to boiling add asparagus continue to heat until it starts to Boil again - Then Drain immediately using colander. Make sure to drain well. Asparagus should be slightly crunchy.
• While the asparagus is cooking mix the balance of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix the drained Asparagus and the sauce. Chill and serve. Keeps in the refrigerator for several days. Cover tightly - or it will stink up the refrig!
• You can find the Korean Hot Bean Paste in an Oriental Grocery Store.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
• In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water until tender but crisp.
• Drain, and rinse with cold running water, set aside.
• In a large ziplock bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, oils, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Seal the asparagus in the bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with almonds and scallions before serving.