SHRIMPS@PRAWNS WITH ASPARAGUS

Originally from RICE PALETTE - thank you for the recipe. LOVE IT :)

• 10-12 large raw shrimps/prawns peeled- i used about 6 only :)
  
• 150 g of asparagus cut into short lengths - mine, is the smaller variant of it
  
• 2-3 teaspoons of corn starch - i used about 1 teaspoon
  
• 2-3 chopped garlic cloves
  
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon of chicken broth mix
  
• 150 ml of chicken broth (optional)
  

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of corn starch with the shrimp. Feel free to add a dash of salt and pepper.
2. Take the remaining corn starch, and mix with 3-6 teaspoons of water. Set aside for later use.
3. In a preheated wok or deep pan, heat the cooking oil, then add garlic. Once the garlic starts to turn a little brown, add the shrimp. Be careful to not overcook the shrimp, as it will have a rubbery texture and after the shrimps are done, remove aside.
4. Place the asparagus into the wok. Add the chicken broth, or if you don’t have any, simply substitute with 150 ml of water.
5. Add the chicken broth mix, sugar, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the asparagus is fully cooked, and the sauce is comes to a boil.
6. Place the shrimp back into the wok or pan, and stir-fry for another minute.
7. As it is boiling, add the corn starch mixture from Step #2. Finish off by adding the sesame oil.

SHRIMPS@PRAWNS WITH ASPARAGUS