Features of "Asparagus With Almonds"

Cuisine: Chinese

Served as main course. Vegetarian dish. Speciality: Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat. Fat, Low Calorie, Reduced Carbs, Low Protein diet.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2-4
Time to make: < 30 min

Ingredients for "Asparagus With Almonds"
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1 lb medium to thick Asparagus
1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
1 pinch Sugar
1 teaspoon sliced or slivered Almonds, lightly toasted
2 Scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2-3 teaspoons Vegetable Oil

Method of cooking "Asparagus With Almonds"

Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Slice the rest on the diagonal (or, if you know how to do it, use the Chinese rolling cut). Parboil for about two minutes. Rinse in cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain. (Can be done well ahead of time). Heat the oil and toss the scallions for 15- 20 seconds. Add the parboiled asparagus and stir fry on high flame until thoroughly heated. Stir in the salt and sugar, then the almonds. Serve immediately.