Sesame Asparagus Stir-Fry
by Tarla Dalal
For the health conscious..... a light and calcium bound dish.
Sesame Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe - How to make Sesame Asparagus Stir-Fry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 4.
4 cups asparagus, cut into 50 mm. (2") long (blanched)
3 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp chopped ginger
3 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1/2 cup water
a pinch of sugar
3 tsp toasted sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
- Main Procedure
- Heat the oil in a wok or a frying pan, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry over a high flame for a few seconds.
- Add the soya sauce and asparagus and mix together and toss well.
- Add the cornflour paste, sugar, salt and sesame seeds and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, till the cornflour coats the asparagus.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 65 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 51.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 47.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 36.4 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.9 mg |
| Sodium | 259.1 mg |
| Potassium | 180.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
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Very tasty!!!!