Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Description
This bok choy and asparagus stir-fry is light, nutritious, and full of sweetened umami flavor from a homemade garlic-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon water, or as needed
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1 teaspoon cornstarch, or more as needed
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1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
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1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons rice vinegar
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2 teaspoons wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
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1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 onion, chopped, or more to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 heads baby bok choy
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1 zucchini, chopped
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4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
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Combine water and cornstarch together in a saucepan to desired thickness. Add beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let sauce simmer until thickened while you cook the vegetables, about 5 minutes.
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Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add asparagus, onion, and garlic; cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add bok choy and zucchini; cook until still slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more. Stir sauce into vegetables and top with sesame seeds.