A simple and quick side dish with seasonal asparagus… ready in a few minutes, it pairs with meat, eggs, or fish. The pan-fried asparagus with soy sauce and sesame are tasty and light, a great alternative to classic boiled or oven-baked asparagus. Try this recipe, it’s very easy but really delicious!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 25.20 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.99 (g) of which sugars 1.35 (g)
- Proteins 1.72 (g)
- Fat 1.15 (g) of which saturated 0.18 (g)of which unsaturated 0.52 (g)
- Fibers 1.57 (g)
- Sodium 170.16 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs asparagus
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- extra virgin olive oil (or seed oil)
- salt
- herbs (to taste)
Tools
- Pan or wok
- Chopping Board
Preparation
Clean the asparagus by removing the tough end of the stalk.
Wash them thoroughly to remove any sand or dirt.
Cut them into chunks and then halve them lengthwise. If using very thin asparagus or wild asparagus, you can simply cut them into 2-3 pieces.
Heat a wide pan (or a wok) with a drizzle of olive oil (or seed oil).
Add the asparagus and sauté over high heat for a few minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Add a pinch of salt and a splash of hot water. Lower the heat slightly and cook the asparagus until they are tender but still firm.
At the end of cooking, add the soy sauce and sesame seeds. Sauté for another minute or two, then turn off the heat.
The pan-fried asparagus with soy and sesame are ready, transfer them to a platter and serve hot or warm. If desired, you can add thyme, parsley, or other herbs for flavor.
Tips and Notes
Adjust the cooking times based on the size of the asparagus and according to your taste.
You can toast the sesame seeds separately and add them to the asparagus once off the heat.
You can use extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, or peanut oil, to your taste.
If there are leftovers, you can use the asparagus to dress noodles, along with other vegetables, chicken, or shrimp.
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