Stir-fried Asparagus and Prawns

Asparagus is an excellent source of folate, B-group vitamins, vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, iron and calcium.  It has nutrients good for vision and for protecting against cardiovascular disease.  



Asparagus should not be eaten raw.  It is a delicate vegetable which needs only be cooked lightly.  Overcooking or storing them for too long will decrease their nutrients and sweetness.

Ingredients:
10 asparagus
200gm prawns
4 button mushrooms
some carrot slices
some spring onion sections
3 slices ginger slices
some potato starch mixture

Seasonings
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chicken seasoning powder
1/2 tbsp wine

Method:
  1. Peel off tough skins from the asparagus and cut each into 2 sections.  Blanch in lightly salted boiling water, then rinse under cold water, drain well.  Cut mushrooms into halves.
  2. Heat some soil and fry onion and ginger until fragrant.  Stir in asparagus, prawns, mushrooms and corrot.  Add a little water and stir briskly.  Add seasonings and lastly thicken with potato starch mixture.


Comments

  1. I think I will skip the rice and just have the whole plate to myself! Hmm.... Yum! My favourite kind!

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  2. I love asparagus, if only they are easier to peel and not that pricey

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  3. WOW! This healthy dish looks very delicious. I can eat this everyday!

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  4. busygran - ya, I think I can do that too.

    Wendy - I was quite worried over-cooking the asparagus as this is the first time I try asparagus.

    Anncoo - thank you.

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  5. always like this kind of stir fry, very refreshing light and yet tasty enough!

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  6. I love asparagus and do my family. If you have time time, do join me for this event.

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  7. Absolutely delish! I love the asparagus and shrimp in it! So glad you found me so I could find your site as well! Your newest follower

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  8. We love asparagus! Looks delicious and great with rice! I can just have this one dish alone with my rice!

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