A fine way to cook asparagus spears, cooks in minutes once the ingredients are assembled.

Ingredients:

• 1 Bunch fresh asparagus
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1 Red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thinly
• 2 Cup Bean sprouts
• ¾ Cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Green onion, cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 Tbsp healthy oil for stir frying

Stir-fry Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
• 1 Tsp shrimp paste
• 1 Small chili, seeded and chopped with kitchen gloves
• 1 Tsp sesame oil (reserved for separate use)

Procedure:

1. Snap the asparagus spears so only the tender 2 ½ tips remain
2. Heat the oil in the wok and assemble by the burner the vegetables and sauce
3. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for one minute
4. Add carrot strips and mushrooms
5. Stir fry till done, adding a bit of water rather than oil if the mix becomes dry
6. Add green onions and Bell pepper, cook 1 minute
7. Add the bean sprouts and sauce minus the sesame oil.
8. When sprouts are heated through, drizzle the oil over the dish.
9. Serve immediately over rice.