Shrimp with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 10 oz shelled and deveined large-sized raw shrimp
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose cornstarch, divided
• Dash of white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 10 oz asparagus, ends trimmed and cut in 2-inch pieces on a diagonal
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons Basic Chicken Stock (page ) or store-bought
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon all-purpose cornstarch, pepper and sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon water, the remaining 1 tablespoon all-purpose cornstarch and the oyster sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat ½ the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink. Remove from the wok or skillet and set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry the wok or skillet.
4. Heat the remaining oil in the wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and onion and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and heat to boiling. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the all-purpose cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the baby corn and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp and cook and stir for 1 minute, until the shrimp are hot. Serve immediately with hot steaming rice.