Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry (Chinese style with unique flavor) - updated

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option with less sodium.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option with a neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be a more economical thickening agent.

Peel off the tough fibrous surface of the asparagus.

Cut the asparagus into sections.

Coarsely chop a few cloves of garlic.

Stir-fry the garlic with a little bit of oil.

Season the garlic with light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and white pepper.

Stir and flip the mixture a few times.

Dish out the asparagus and set aside.

Cut some scallions into thin rings.

Drain and pat dry the shrimp.

Stir-fry the shrimp until it changes color.

Add oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and some Chinese wine to the shrimp.

Continue stir-frying until it forms a thick sauce that clings to the shrimp and creates a glossy sheen.

Mix the tips of the asparagus and the scallions with the shrimp.

Pour the shrimp on a bed of asparagus stem.

Cooking Techniques

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