Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry

This Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry is healthy, tasty, and easy to make. Made it with asparagus, garlic, fresh chili peppers, sesame and more!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 fresh red chili peppers, thinly sliced (optional / adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a...: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and optional...: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and optional 1-2 thinly sliced red chili peppers. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. 3Add 1 pound of trimmed and cut asparagus...: Add 1 pound of trimmed and cut asparagus to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (optional), 1...: Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (optional), 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and sugar and salt to taste. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the asparagus is coated.
5. 5Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the...: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the stir-fry and mix well. Remove from heat and serve!