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Steamed Asparagus and Sophora Flowers

Steamed Asparagus and Sophora Flowers

Delicate sophora flowers and asparagus tips get a light flour coat and a gentle steam, then meet a savory dipping sauce. An unusual spring pairing where garden freshness and floral fragrance share one pretty plate.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Trim off the tough ends of the tender asparagus, cut in half, wash, and drain.

  2. 2
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    Wash the pagoda tree flowers clean, pick out the thick stems, and drain the water for later use.

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    Remove the stems from the bird's eye chilies and scallions, wash them, and chop finely.

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    Tender asparagus and locust flowers, evenly sprinkled with salt.

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    Sophora flowers and tender asparagus, evenly sprinkled with cornstarch.

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    Plating.

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    Boil water over high heat, and at the same time, mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, and cooled boiled water to make a dipping sauce.

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    After the water boils, steam it over water for 5 minutes.

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    After turning off the heat, immediately open the lid to prevent yellowing.

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    When eating, pour the dipping sauce over the vegetables, making it easier to eat.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • tender asparagus
    1 捆
  • Sophora flower
    100g
  • plain boiled water (cooled)
    to taste
  • potato starch
    4 匙

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • scallion
    1 stick
  • Xiaomi chili
    1 stick

Seasonings

  • Salt
    2 匙
  • light soy sauce
    4 spoon
  • Oyster sauce
    1 spoon
  • sesame oil
    1/2勺
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 spoon
  • white sugar
    a pinch