Sichuan-Style Aparagus (PF Chang's)

For our 12th wedding anniversary, Andrew and I decided to go to PF Chang's and enjoy a really good meal. Because we were currently in a weight-loss competition, we wanted to find some of the relatively healthy dishes and try to "be good". We tried their Sichuan-Style Asparagus for the first time, mainly because we are both big fans of asparagus, and it promised around 100 calories per serving. This modest side dish turned out to be the highlight of the meal. I found a recipe that is really close to the same (if not the same) . Try it if you must, and see if it isn't best to be seated when eating this amazing dish.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, each spear cut into thirds
• 3 ounces oyster sauce
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 ounce gingerroot, freshly grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 ounce chili paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

1. In a wok or large skillet, flash fry asparagus and onion in olive oil for about 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and chili paste, and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add oyster sauce and corn starch and saute for 1 minute.
4. Add sesame oil and saute for 30 seconds to one minute.
5. Serve ASAP.

Serves 4 (as a side)