Stir-Fried Asparagus with Carrots
Asparagus is nutritious and beloved for its simplicity—fresh spears need only a brief blanch and work beautifully poached, stir-fried, or in a cold salad. Here, I pair it with carrots, a nutrient-rich vegetable sometimes called "little ginseng." Together, the two make a quick stir-fry with naturally sweet, vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
asparagus
1 bunch
carrot
1
salt
a pinch
garlic
2 cloves
oil
some
Instructions
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Step 1
After purchasing the asparagus, trim off the tough lower ends and rinse clean. Fill a pot with an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil, then blanch the asparagus for about one minute.
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Step 2
Remove the blanched asparagus, rinse under cold water, then cut into small sections.
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Step 3
Peel the carrot, rinse, then cut into thick strips.
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Step 4
Heat an appropriate amount of oil in the pan, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add the carrot strips and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 6
Then add the blanched asparagus.
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Step 7
Stir-fry everything together evenly, then add a pinch of salt to season.
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Step 8
Once mixed through, turn off the heat.
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Step 9
The delicious and nutritious stir-fried asparagus is ready.
