Ingredients

2 lb thin asparagus shopping list

10 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed shopping list

2 tbsp olive oil shopping list

1 tsp chopped garlic shopping list

1/4 cup chicken stock shopping list

1 tbsp soy sauce shopping list

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar shopping list

salt and freshly ground pepper shopping list

1/2 cup chopped chives

Preparation

  • Trim asparagus and break off hard end. Cut in 2-inch lengths.
    • Slice shiitake mushrooms.
    • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
    • Add asparagus and mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute or until mushrooms are slightly limp.
    • Stir in stock, soy and vinegar.
    • Bring to boil, cover pan and steam until asparagus is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes depending on thickness of asparagus.
    • Uncover and season with salt and pepper.
    • Stir in chives.