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Asian Black Bean And Garlic Sauce For Asparagus Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Asian Black Bean And Garlic Sauce For Asparagus
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  Servings: 1

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

  1. 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.
  2. Makes about 1 1/4 c..