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Thai-style asparagus w chiles~ garlic & basil

Yield: 4 Servings COO

Ingredients:

• 1 tb Vegetable oil
• 1 tb Garlic -- minced
• 1 tb Serrano or jalapeno chile -- Minced
• 1 1/2 lb Asparagus; snapped -- Steamed Slightly undercooked
• 2 tb Soy or fish sauce
• 1 ts Dark soy sauce (opt'l)
• 1 tb Water
• 1 tb Sugar
• 1 c Basil -- chopped
• 3 lg Chiles of your choice --

Instructions:

Slice Diagonal into thin ovals -- Or 9 thin strips cut Red pepper Heat a wok or large deep skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface. Add garlic and minced chile; toss until garlic begins to turn golden about 15 seconds. Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil about 15 seconds. Add soy sauces and 1 tablespoon water; stir-fry until basil wilts. Serve hot or at room temperature. Note: Adapted froma recipe by Nancie McDermott (author of Real Thai Chronicle Books 1992) this Asian-style dish needs only simple grilled chicken or fish and steamed rice to round out its full flavors. Recipe By :

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