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Asparagus and Crab With a Light Ginger Sauce Recipe

Asparagus and Crab With a Light Ginger Sauce Recipe

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Asparagus and Crab With a Light Ginger Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp lemon juice
6 oz cooked crabmeat
3/4 cup vegetable stock
1/4 tsp sugar
1 pinch salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in)
1 tbsp water, cool

Directions:

Working over a bowl, use your fingers to squeeze the grated fresh ginger to release its juice. you should get about 1/2 to 3/4t of ginger juice. add the fish sauce if using, lemon juice, and crabmeat. gently mix.
In a wok or large saute pan, add the stock, sugar, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil. add the asparagus and immediately cover. steam on medium heat for 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. use a pair of tongs to remove the asparagus to a plate, leaving the broth in the pan. drizzle the sesame oil over the asparagus.
Reutrn the pan with the broth to the stove on low heat. bring to a simmer and add the crabmeat mixture. return to a simmer. stir in the cornstarch slurry and let thicken, about 15 seconds. taste the broth, and season with additional salt if needed. pour over the asparagus.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	161.15 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.25g	2%
Sodium	4704.74mg	196%
Potassium	164.14mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.21g	8%
Sugars	1.69g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	6%
Protein	7.26g	15%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	19.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	115.33 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.89g	2%
Sodium	3366.83mg	196%
Potassium	117.47mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.04g	8%
Sugars	1.21g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	6%
Protein	5.19g	15%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	8%
Iron	1.1mg	9%
Calcium	13.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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