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as part of a Shared MealEasy
By Luke Nguyen
Published 2009
I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE ASPARAGUS GROWING EVERYWHERE IN DALAT. ASPARAGUS IS BECOMING POPULAR IN VIETNAMESE COOKING, WHICH, I AM TOLD, IS DUE TO ITS APHRODISIAC QUALITIES.
Bring a saucepan or deep frying pan of water to the boil, add the asparagus and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and refresh in iced water, then drain again and set aside.
Heat a wok over medium heat, then add the oil and stir-fry the garlic and shallots for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the asparagus and toss gently for 2 minutes. Add the fish sauce, sugar,