Fauzia's Pakistani Recipes - The Extraordinary Taste of Pakistan
Asparagus with Creamy Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients:
250 grams of Asparagus
250 grams of Mushrooms
12 Peeled Water Chestnuts
3 tbsp. of Spring Onion (chopped)
1 tsp. Ginger (Adrak) (grated)
Herbs (chopped - for garnish)
Salt (to taste)
Black Pepper (Pisi Kaali Mirch) (freshly ground - to taste)
2 tsp. of Butter
2 tbsp. of Cream
100 ml of Milk
½ tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 tbsp. Water
Directions:
Cut the asparagus into 1" pieces. Slice the water chestnuts.
Heat oil in a heavy based pot. Add the ginger and spring onions and fry for 1 minute.
Add in the asparagus and water chestnuts. Stir; and fry for 2 minutes. Add in the soy sauce, water and seasoning. Mix and let it cook for about 4 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Place the mushrooms in an ovenproof dish or pan. Place a dot of butter inside each cap. Pour on the milk and cream. And season. Seal on the lid and cook on a gentle flame for about 8 minutes.
Serve with the asparagus and bread croutes.
Yield: 4 Servings Degree of Difficulty: Medium Recipe Category: Main Course Vegetarian & Low Carb Recipe Ethnic Group: American
