‘Kimpira’ Asparagus

Name: ‘Kimpira’ Asparagus
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 250 g Asparagus *thin Asparagus recommended; 1-2 teaspoons Oil *I used Sesame Oil; 1/4 teaspoon Chilli Flakes *OR chopped Chilli as required; 1 pinch Salt; Toasted Sesame Seeds; 1/2-1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1/2 tablespoon Mirin

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

Melbourne, Australia

At a local vegetable shop, I found very thin Asparagus. I instantly though about cooking them into ‘Kimpira’, which is a Japanese stir-fry dish of vegetables that is seasoned with Mirin (OR Sugar) & Soy Sauce. Chilli is essential for this particular ‘Kimpira’. If you use Asparagus in regular thickness, cut each in half lengthways, so that Asparagus can be cooked quickly and seasoned better.

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

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Ingredients

2 to 3 servings

250 gAsparagus *thin Asparagus recommended
1-2 teaspoonsOil *I used Sesame Oil
1/4 teaspoonChilli Flakes *OR chopped Chilli as required
1 pinchSalt
Toasted Sesame Seeds
Sauce
1/2-1 teaspoonSugar
1 tablespoonSoy Sauce
1/2 tablespoonMirin

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Steps

1

I recommend to use Thin Asparagus. If you use Asparagus in regular thickness, cut each in half lengthways, so that Asparagus can be cooked quickly and seasoned better.
2

Trim Asparagus, cut into 5cm in length.
3

Combine all the Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
4

Heat Oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook Asparagus and Chilli with 1 pinch Salt. When Asparagus is cooked but still crunchy, add the Sauce, and stir until the sauce is almost gone.
5

Sprinkle with some Toasted Sesame Seeds and serve.