Chicken With Asparagus

Preparation

1. THE PREPARATION

   1. Step 1

      Cut chicken into thin slices. Cut asparagus spears into thin diagonal slices (leaving tips whole). Rinse black beans and mince. Mince garlic. Mix cornstarch solution with sugar and pepper.

2. THE COOKING

   1. Step 2

      Using high heat, heat a wok, and add half of the oil, half the salt, half the black beans and half the garlic. Stir-fry 20 seconds.

   2. Step 3

      Add the asparagus, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the stock, cover for 2 minutes, remove, and set aside.

   3. Step 4

      Reheat the wok until it is very hot, and add remaining oil, salt, black beans and garlic. Stir-fry 20 seconds. Add the chicken, and stir-fry 30 seconds.

   4. Step 5

      Flatten the chicken against the surface of the wok, add the wine, and stir-fry 1 minute.

   5. Step 6

      Return the asparagus mixture to the wok, and stir 1 minute.

   6. Step 7

      Add the cornstarch mixture, stir until thickened, remove from heat, and serve.