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Spicy Asparagus Stir-fry ‘炒芦笋’ | 1-serving, Vegan, Easy

June 11, 2020 by woonheng 2 Comments

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Stir-fry is one of the easiest ways to cook vegetables. I try to use seasonal vegetables a lot and my favorite is Asparagus. To make this dish more fun, I shaved the asparagus with a vegetable peeler and cut some diagonally to retain the crunch. This simple stir-fry is easy and delicious with a little spicy kick.

Spicy Asparagus stir fry

This recipe is spicy as I love the chili and I added crispy tofu triangles made from firm tofu. The chili sauces that are perfect for stir-fries include sambal oelek, garlic chili sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. So, use your favorite blend for that spicy kick in this dish. If you prefer to have a non-spicy version, feel free to use my Vegan Stir Fry or Oyster sauce in this recipe to create a flavorful quick meal.

Spicy Asparagus stir fry

A simple leafy vegetable stir-fry is as easy as

The steps below are one of my go-to cooking methods when I need a quick vegetable dish. I also love to sauté ginger or garlic before adding my favorite vegetables. A simple seasoning such as soy sauce, salt, or stir-fry sauce is all you need. If you would like to make your own stir-fry sauce, check out my Vegan Stir Fry sauce for your everyday cooking.

  • Add some oil to a heated pan
  • Season with a pinch of salt
  • Add washed and drained vegetables
  • A quick toss
  • Cover pan with lid
  • Allow the moisture to cook the vegetables naturally
  • Serve warm
Spicy Asparagus stir fry

Vegetables that are great for stir-fries

  • Leafy greens such as Spinach, Bok Choy, Lettuce, Kale
  • Asparagus, Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Zucchini
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower – I prefer to blanch these quickly in hot boiling water first to keep the crunch and color before tossing them in my favorite sauces

This spicy Asparagus stir-fry is

  • Quick and easy
  • Gluten-free
  • Customizable
  • Perfect for 1-person meal

If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your feedback and see your beautiful re-creation. Leave me a comment, rate it, and tag @woon.heng and #woonheng to your photos on Instagram or Facebook. Happy cooking, friends!

Spicy Asparagus Stir-fry

woonheng
An easy 1-serving quick and simple stiry-fry with a spicy kick from your favorite chili sauce
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup [½lb] asparagus cut diagonally or shaved
  • 4 oz [130g] firm tofu pressed
  • toasted sesame seeds optional
  • 1 serving cooked Jasmine or Basmati rice
  • oil for cooking

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or your favorite chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional or adjust to your preference
  • ¼ cup [62g] water or use veggie broth

Instructions
 

  • Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined and set aside.
  • Slice pressed tofu crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces; cut each piece diagonally into 2 triangles (this is an optional step or you can just cube the tofu).
  • In a heated non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil, pan-fry tofu on both sides until golden brown.
  • Then, add in the sauce and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce is slightly reduced
  • Add the asparagus, place a lid over, turn heat to low-medium, and let the mixture cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute depending on your crunch preference. (Asparagus will turn bright green at this time. If you prefer softer asparagus, you may cook it longer.)
  • Remove the lid, give the mixture a final quick toss.
  • Serve warm with rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Keyword easyrecipe, seasonal, vegan
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  1. Jeffrey Wasilowski

    September 14, 2020 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    OMG I can’t wait till spring and us wild asparagus

    Reply
    • woonheng

      September 14, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Yay! thanks so much, they have the best crunch when in season. 🙂

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