Stir Fried Spicy Asparagus

 Stir fried spicy asparagus with garlic, ginger, and dried chilies is a quick and delicious side dish that’s on the table in 10 minutes.

I love making quick side dish recipes like this stir fried asparagus often. This cooking method works for loads of different types of veggies and it’s always gets food on the table fast. We all enjoyed this spicy asparagus and it paired nicely with sticky Asian ribs and garlic rice.

Stir Fried Spicy Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 lb thin asparagus spears, woody ends remove and sliced into thirds at an angle
• 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, paste or finely minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds

How to Make Stir Fried Spicy Asparagus

Heat a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until HOT.

Add the oil and wait until it is shimmering, then add the asparagus, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green.

Add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour into a serving bowl and top with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Stir Fried Spicy Asparagus

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Course: Side Dish, Sides

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Large Wok or Large Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 lb thin asparagus spears woody ends remove and sliced into thirds at an angle
• 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger paste or finely minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

• Heat a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until HOT.
• Add the oil and wait until it is shimmering, then add the asparagus, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green.
• Add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Pour into a serving bowl and top with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

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