Garlic Fragrant Asparagus with Choy Sum Stir-fry蒜香蘆筍春菜炒
A classic Hong Kong vegetarian stir-fry combining tender asparagus and delicate choy sum with aromatic garlic. The vegetables are wok-tossed until just cooked, maintaining their crispness while absorbing the fragrant garlic oil and light soy seasoning.

01Ingredients
- 300g Fresh asparagus
- 250g Choy sum
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 3tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1tsp Sesame oil
- 2 whole Dried red chilies
- 1tsp White sesame seeds
Nutrition (per serving)198kcal
- Protein4.2g
- Carbs8.5g
- Fat16.8g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 612 mg
02Steps
- Trim asparagus ends and cut into 5cm lengths. Wash and trim choy sum, keeping stems intact.
- Slice garlic thinly. Remove seeds from dried red chilies and cut into rings.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Add garlic and dried red chilies, stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and choy sum, toss continuously for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
- Add light soy sauce and sesame oil, toss well to combine.
- Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle white sesame seeds on top.
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