Stir-fried Amaranth with Asparagus
You may have heard of stir-fried amaranth before, but you haven't tried it yet. It's a healthy and tasty grain that you can easily prepare in the pan of your choice. It has a similar texture and flavor to spinach, but is a little more fibrous and tough. Just like kale, amaranth is loaded with nutrients, and is a good choice for those who are trying to add more green vegetables to their diet. This stir-fried recipe pairs well with aromatic rice and a bowl of hot soup.
Ingredients
- cooking oil
- amaranth leaves washed
- asparagus cut in desirable lengths
- garlic crushed and chopped
- tomatoes cut in 4 halves
- shrimps deveined and cut in halves
- paprika powder optional
- Maggi seasoning
- pepper
- hot water
Instructions
- Put cooking oil in a very hot pan.
- Saute' the garlic.
- Add in the shrimps. Stir well.
- Add the tomatoes.
- Put the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan to allow the tomatoes to release its juices.
- Add the asparagus. Mix well.
- Add the amaranth leaves. Mix well.
- Add water to prevent the pan from drying out.
- Season the dish with Maggi seasoning, paprika powder and pepper.
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Notes
To avoid over-cooking the vegetables, put the dish unto a plate immediately after cooking. Serve this hot with fried fish or pork.