fried sausage with asparagus

How to Make Stir-Fried Asparagus with Chinese Sausage

Stir-fried asparagus with Chinese sausage is a quick, flavorful dish that balances crisp vegetables with savory, smoky flavors. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you:

Ingredients:

- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces)

- 150g Chinese sausage (lap cheong, sliced diagonally)

- 2 cloves garlic (minced)

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Trim the asparagus and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into thin, diagonal pieces. Mince the garlic.

2. Cook the sausage: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the edges are slightly crisp and the oils are released.

3. Sauté aromatics: Push the sausage to one side, add minced garlic, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir-fry asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the wok. Increase heat to high and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp.

5. Season: Drizzle in soy sauce and sprinkle sugar. Toss everything together, season with a pinch of salt if needed, and stir-fry for another minute.

Serving:

Serve hot as a side dish with rice or noodles. The dish pairs well with a drizzle of sesame oil or a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra heat.

Enjoy this easy, delicious combination of fresh greens and rich sausage!