Hong Kong Recipe : Stir-fried Asparagus with Shrimp and Pork

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive than pork.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari can be a gluten-free alternative.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced pork and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Add asparagus, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; pour over the stir-fry.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.

Drizzle sesame oil and add chopped green onions; toss to combine.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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