Asparagus Stir-Fry With Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• •14 ounces asparagus
• •¼ cup black bean sauce
• •1 tablespoon canola oil
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch
• •2 garlic cloves
• •3 slc ginger
• •2 tablespoons mirin
• •pepper flakes
• •3 scallions
• •1 tablespoon slivered almonds
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 cup vegetable broth

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

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