Garlic Fragrant Asparagus with Choy Sum Stir-fry 蒜香蘆筍春菜炒

A classic Hong Kong vegetarian stir-fry combining tender asparagus and delicate choy sum with aromatic garlic. The vegetables are wok-tossed until just cooked, maintaining their crispness while absorbing the fragrant garlic oil and light soy seasoning.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g Fresh asparagus
• 250g Choy sum
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 3tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1tsp Sesame oil
• 2 whole Dried red chilies
• 1tsp White sesame seeds

Steps

1. Trim asparagus ends and cut into 5cm lengths. Wash and trim choy sum, keeping stems intact.
2. Slice garlic thinly. Remove seeds from dried red chilies and cut into rings.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
4. Add garlic and dried red chilies, stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Add asparagus and choy sum, toss continuously for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
6. Add light soy sauce and sesame oil, toss well to combine.
7. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle white sesame seeds on top.

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