3 asparagus oriental bean Recipes

frozen puff pastry, thawed, an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg yolk with 2 tsp water, cornstarch, water, chicken broth, soy sauce, scotch or medium-dry sherry, sugar, vegetable oil, fermented black beans (available at oriental markets and specialty foods shops), rinsed well and drained, fine julienne strips of orange zest, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, minced garlic, asparagus, trimmed and peeled

fresh asparagus, ou cellophane noodles, uncooked, dried porcini mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrot , cut into julienne strips, water chestnuts, chopped, sugar, dry mustard, salt, rice vinegar or white wine vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil (dark preferred ), romaine lettuce leaves