Stir-Fry Lamb and Asparagus

A country inn recipe for Stir-Fry Lamb and Asparagus.

ChineseLambEasy1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb. boneless leg of lamb
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped coarsely
  • 1–inch piece ginger root, sliced thin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 4 tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim fat from lamb. Cut into 1/4–inch thick slices; cut slices to 2–inch strips.

  2. 2

    Trim ends of asparagus and chop into 2–inch pieces.

  3. 3

    Combine soy sauce, sherry, honey, cornstarch and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    In large deep skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add ginger and stir–fry until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add half the lamb and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

  6. 6

    Add another tablespoon oil and brown remaining lamb. Remove and set aside.

  7. 7

    Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to pan. Add asparagus, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Add peppers. Cook 2 more minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir soy mixture and pour into mushrooms and peppers. Cook until thickened.

  10. 10

    Return lamb and ginger to skillet. Stir–fry until heated through (about 1 minute).

  11. 11

    Serve immediately over rice.

Tags

chinesecountry-cooking