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Asparagus & Crab Stir Fry

At this time of the year when there are so many heavy meals and rich dishes, a simple yet tasty dish such as this provides a welcome change. We hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients;

500 gms fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces.

155 gms crab meat (white or brown according to taste)

3 tblsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 large Bombay onion, peeled and sliced

Pound / blend together the following 4 items and set aside ;-

1/4 inch ginger, peeled and chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

3 shallots, peeled and sliced

1 red chili

3 curry leaves

30 mls water

salt to taste

Mix together the following 5 items and set aside for the final flavouring;

1 tsp cornflour

1 tblsp soy sauce

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tblsp oyster sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

Method;

1. Prepare the ingredients as above

2. Heat the oil in a wok, add the mustard seeds and heat until they pop.

3. Add the onion, pounded spices, curry leaves, mix well and fry for 1 minute.

4. Add the crab meat and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Add the asparagus together with 30 mls water, stir well, bring to the boil and then cover and simmer until the asparagus is tender [ about 10 to 20 minutes. ]

6. Add salt to taste. [you may find that the soy sauce provides enough seasoning]

7. Stir in the final flavouring mixture, heat through and serve with freshly cooked boiled rice.

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