Sweet and Sour Noodles with Asparagus
From mystic_river1 17 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 4
High in flavor but low in fat, this quick and colorful stir-fry makes plentiful use of tender spring asparagus. If you prefer not to cook with alcohol, substitute vegetable broth for the wine. MEAL PLAN: This stir-fry is delicious teamed with sauteed diced tofu flavored with a mild teriyaki sauce. Read more Add an array of crisp raw strips of red bell pepper and carrot to serve on the side. See less
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried Asian noodles, such as soba, udon or Chinese wheat noodles shopping list
- 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch shopping list
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil shopping list
- 1 tsp. dark sesame oil shopping list
- 1 medium onion, chopped shopping list
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced shopping list
- 1 1/2 lbs. slender asparagus, trimmed and cut on slight diagonal into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) shopping list
- 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes shopping list
- 1/4 cup dry white wine shopping list
- 3 Tbs. rice vinegar shopping list
- 3 Tbs. soy sauce shopping list
- 2 Tbs. honey shopping list
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper shopping list
How to make it
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; stir to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, in a cup, mix together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Set aside.
- In nonstick wok or large nonstick skillet, heat both oils over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, increase heat to medium-high and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, soy sauce and honey; mix well. Stir in reserved cornstarch mixture, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring, until mixture has thickened, 2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked noodles until well coated. Season with pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to create a pleasing sweet and sour balance. Serve
The Rating
Reviewed by 5 people-
This works for me. My boyfriend is on low-fat. I am on low carbs. This recipe sounds so darn good, makes me want to go on low-fat.
bluewaterandsand
in GAFFNEY loved it
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Sounds yummy!
chihuahua
in Sonoma County loved it
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my soninlaw would love this thanks
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