steamed-asparagus-with-ginger-garlic-sauce-10229.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.",
        "In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.",
        "Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices",
        "2 teaspoons cornstarch",
        "1/2 cup water",
        "2 tablespoons soy sauce",
        "1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry or Scotch",
        "1 teaspoon sugar",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil",
        "1 tablespoon vegetable oil",
        "2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger root",
        "1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic",
        "2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly",
        "Accompaniment: Cooked rice, if desired"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Wok",
        "Garlic",
        "Ginger",
        "Vegetable",
        "Steam",
        "Stir-Fry",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Low Cal",
        "Asparagus",
        "Spring",
        "Healthy",
        "Sesame",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Steamed Asparagus with Ginger Garlic Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-asparagus-with-ginger-garlic-sauce-10229"
}