Asparagus With Almonds

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb medium to thick asparagus (don't try to use the thin stuff for this)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 teaspoon sliced or slivered almonds, lightly toasted
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 2 -3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus.
• 2 slice the rest on the diagonal (or, if you know how to do it, use the chinese rolling cut).
• 3 parboil for about two minutes.
• 4 rinse in cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain.
• 5 (can be done well ahead of time).
• 6 heat the oil and toss the scallions for 15- 20 seconds.
• 7 add the parboiled asparagus and stir fry on high flame until thoroughly heated.
• 8 stir in the salt& sugar, then the almonds.
• 9 serve immediately.
• 10 (note: this dish can also be made with many other vegetables. green beans work particularly well).