Stir-fried asparagus

Name: Stir-fried asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4

Starter Serves 4 10 min

This quick stir-fry recipe goes well with rice, grilled fish or chicken. If you like things spicy add a generous pinch of chilli flakes. Throw in other seasonal vegetables to bulk it out – try sugar snap peas, broccoli or spinach. You can find more information here about asparagus storage and preparation – and when you can hope to get some in your veg box.

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp brown sugar
pinch dried chilli flakes (optional)
1 small can water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
bunch chives, cut into 2cm lengths, or some chopped wild garlic leaves
2 tbsp soy sauce

Method

Prep time: 5 min

Cooking time: 5 min

Step 1
Prepare the asparagus by breaking off the end of each woody stalk and then cutting the spears in half.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a wok, add the asparagus, sugar and some salt and stir-fry over a moderately high heat for about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the dried chilli, if using, followed by the water chestnuts, garlic, chives, plus 3 tablespoons of water and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Stir in the soy sauce and serve immediately.