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Asian Black Bean And Garlic Sauce For Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Grated peeled fresh gingerroot
- 1/3 c. Chopped red bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Fermented black beans, (available at Oriental marketsand specialty foods shops), rinsed, liquid removed well, and crushed slightly
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Medium-dry Sherry
- 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- 1 1/2 c. Chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
Directions
- In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat and in it stir-fry the garlic, the gingerroot, and the red bell pepper till the pepper is softened. Add in the beans and stir-fry the mix for 2 min. Add in the Sherry and boil the mix, stirring occasionally, for 10 min. In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tsp. cool water, whisk it into the mix, and simmer the sauce till it is thickened slightly. Add in black pepper to taste and serve the sauce over asparagus.
- Makes about 1 1/4 c..
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