Can I cook chopped up asparagus in a stir fry dinner?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Last edited Mon Jan 9, 2023, 10:39 PM - Edit history (1)

Normally I would use some zuccini, but I'm out.

The other ingredients are chopped onion and sliced up tri tip beef.

Oh, and a new potato!

Thanks!



Check post #15 for what it looked like!

[Lunabell]

1. Yes!

I love lightly cooked asparagus where it isn't mushy but still crunchy. It has a nutty taste to me.

Potato? Maybe cook it a little first, it may not cook up in a stir fry. Then add it after it has already cooked some.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. I am cooking the potato in the microwave as we speak!

Thanks for the great ideas, my dear Lunabell!

[Me.]

2. Why Not?

very creative.

[PlutosHeart]

3. Yes. Just cook the stocks a bit longer first

the add the uncapped "tips" towards the end.
A nice compliment to that might be some broccoli florettes and even cook the diced up stalks longer than the asparagus stems.
Beef and broccoli are a total match.

[erronis]

4. Absolutely. Asparagus has so much more "character" than zuchini.

I'd suggest pan searing the asparagus a bit before - better if it is slightly sauted/browned.

[Deuxcents]

5. I've cooked asparagus w/ my scrambled eggs when they're in season.

I could eat my weight w/ asparagus..yumm

[ratchiweenie]

6. You certainly can and it's really delicious. It a tender

Veggie so add it to the saute last. Just don't use the end of the stalk where it gets tough.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thank you everyone! I am getting ready to follow your great suggestions!

[leftieNanner]

9. Oh yes!

It's delicious in risotto too

[AndyS]

10. If you bake, follow the recipe.

If you cook follow your heart.

[happybird]

11. I usually blanch it for a min or two first

if the other ingredients will cook up more quickly than the asparagus. Then add it to the stir fry.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

12. Pay attention to thickness and cut, esp. the stalk part

There's a huge variance to asparagus generally. Really thin asparagus (and tips) can be stir-fried similar to zucchini (or other thin stuff like celery, bell peppers, onions), but thicker stalks need time more like carrots would. Added a bit of water for a steaming effect can speed this up.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. I did add a bit of meat juice. It works wonders! Thanks, Hugh! n/t

[magicarpet]

13. Oh my,... sounds delicious,..

What time should we all stop by for dinner ? I'll bring the wine.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. ***Here's what it looked like!***

[chowmama]

16. Oh, yeah!

The flavor with the beef will be great and it'll give a nice texture, especially if it isn't too done.