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Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil is for Salad.

Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil takes several minutes to prepare.

Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil takes several minutes to cook.

Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil are:

1 1/2pounds thin asparagus , rinsed and ends snapped
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1tablespoon minced garlic
1tablespoon serrano chile or jalape?o chiles, halved, seeds and ribs removed, chiles cut crosswise 1/8 inch thick
2tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
1teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional)
1tablespoon water
1tablespoon granulated sugar
1cup chopped fresh basil
3 large chiles of your choice, sliced on the diagonal into thin ovals, or 9 thin

Here is how you make Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil:

1. Bring 1 inch water to boil in a soup kettle. Put asparagus in steamer basket, then carefully place steamer basket in kettle; cover and steam over medium-high heat until asparagus is slightly undercooked, about 4 minutes for medium spears. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. 2. Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface. 3. Add garlic and minced chile; toss until garlic begins to turn golden, about 15 seconds. 4. Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds. 5. Add soy sauces and 1 tablespoon water; stir-fry until liquid almost evaporates, about 30 seconds. 6. Add sugar; stir-fry another 30 seconds. Add the basil and sliced chiles; stir-fry until basil wilts. Serve hot or at room temperature.Serving Size: Makes 4, 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ECHUCK.

The nutritional information for Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 90.6

• Total Fat: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 701.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 4.7 g

Thai-style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic, and Basil is Asian cuisine.