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Cumin and Lime Stir-Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Ginger

Name: Cumin and Lime Stir-Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Ginger
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Xinjiang Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp lime zest

Adds a warm, earthy note with cumin and a hint of lime zest.

17 minutes4 servings

Cumin and Lime Stir-Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Ginger — Photo: spurekar · CC BY 2.0

Method

Add cumin seeds and lime zest to the pan when heating oil.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add asparagus, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.

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