Asparagus Rice Dish
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Rice Dishes

Asparagus Rice Dish

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
  • • 250g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • • 200g asparagus, trimmed and sliced diagonally
  • • 2 eggs, beaten
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 4 spring onions, sliced
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook and chill the rice; slice the asparagus and season the prawns with a pinch of fish sauce.

2
Phase 2

Scramble the eggs in a hot wok, then set aside.

3
Phase 3

Stir-fry the prawns and asparagus with garlic until just cooked, then add the cold rice.

4
Phase 4

Toss everything with fish sauce and sugar over high heat until the grains are dry and glossy.

5
Phase 5

Fold in the spring onions and serve hot with sliced cucumber.