Shrimp and Asparagus with Chili-Garlic Sauce | Experience Life

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, ends discarded and spears sliced on a 45-degree angle
• 1 tbs. peanut oil
• 2 tsp. minced ginger
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 dry whole hot chili
• 1 cup minced scallions
• 1 tbs. (or more if you like the taste) fermented bean sauce seasoned with chilies (Toban Djan, available at Asian Markets or at unitednoodles.com )
• 2 tbs. oyster sauce
• 2 tbs. hoisin sauce
• 2 tbs. Chinese rice wine, shao xing, or try Japanese sake!
• 1 tbs. cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbs. water (optional, for thickening sauce)