Asparagus and Watercress, Stir-Fried

Name: Asparagus and Watercress, Stir-Fried
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium-thick asparagus; 1 bunch watercress; 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

2pounds medium-thick asparagus
1bunch watercress
½tablespoon vegetable oil
½teaspoon sugar
Salt

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Preparation

Step 1
Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally, then cut them into slices one-half inch thick sharply at an angle.
Step 2
Rinse and drain the watercress and trim off any heavy stems. Separate the watercress into branches.
Step 3
Shortly before serving time, heat the oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the asparagus and stir-fry them two to three minutes until they begin to lose their rawness and turn bright green. Sprinkle them with sugar.
Step 4
Add the watercress and stir-fry until the watercress wilts. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot or at room temperature.