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Sambal Asparagus
Spice up your meals with this spicy sambal asparagus recipe! This dish combines the bold flavors of sambal sauce with tender asparagus, making it a perfect and tasty vegetable dish for an authentic Malaysian meal at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 24 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
- 12 oz (375g) asparagus
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons sambal use 2 tablespoons if you like spicy
- 4 oz (125g) medium-sized shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce or salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus with water. Trim off 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm) from the tough ends of the stems, then slice the stems in half. Cut the remaining asparagus into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok, then add the sambal. Stir until you smell the spicy aroma of the sambal.
- Add the shrimp and stir thoroughly to coat them well with the sambal.
- Add the asparagus, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Continue stir-frying until the asparagus is just cooked through, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Traditionally, sambal is prepared fresh or bought ready-made from wet markets in Malaysia, and used immediately for cooking.
- In the US, I prefer making sambal in advance so I can store it in the refrigerator for convenience.
- I use more dried chilies to extend its shelf life. Fresh chilies lend a vibrant red color, whereas dried chilies appear duller.
- Trim and peel the asparagus as needed for optimal tenderness.
- Stir-fry the asparagus briefly to keep it crisp and green.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
24kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.