Clueless Vegetarian--Spicy Oriental Asparagus Salad

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I'm posting recipes from this cookbook this week -- The Clueless Vegetarian by

Evelyn Raab. Though it doesn't specifically say so, it seems to be geared

toward teen vegetarians. I liked Ms. Raab's last cookbook so well, I thought

this one would be good too (and it is!). Her last cookbook is a beginning

cookbook for teen's " Clueless in the Kitchen " (not all vegetarian, but many veg

recipes). The recipes in both books are easy, and Ms. Raab has a great sense of

humor.

 

Karen

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spicy Oriental Asparagus Salad

 

Recipe By :The Clueless Vegetarian, Evelyn Raab

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : The Clueless Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus -- trimmed & cut into 2 " pieces

1 tablespoon red chile paste

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 cloves garlic -- cut into slivers

 

Place asparagus pieces in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 2-3

minutes or just until they turn bright green, but before they begin to get soft.

Dump into a strainer and run cold water over to stop them from cooking further.

Let them drain.

 

In a small bowl, combine the chile paste, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.

Set aside.

 

In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the

garlic slivers, stir-fry for no more than 1 minute, then add the chile paste

mixture. Remove from heat and add the asparagus, tossing to combine well.

 

Chill completely before serving.

 

S(ISBN):

" 1-55209-497-9 "

Copyright:

" 2000 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 223 Calories; 17g Fat (65.8% calories

from fat); 4g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

537mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

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