Produce · vegetables

Asparagus

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Per 100 g

Calories	24 kcal
Protein	1.4 g
Carbohydrate	5.1 g
Fiber	1.9 g
Total sugars	1.9 g
Fat	0.2 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	2 mg
Potassium	277.5 mg
Calcium	20.58 mg
Iron	0.44 mg
Magnesium	13.78 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg
Vitamin A	0 mcg
Vitamin C	9.15 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	0 mg
Vitamin K	0 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.07 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.08 mg
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg
Folate	182.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg

Reference-style values for the edible portion. They are estimates for cooking math, not a laboratory assay of your exact ingredient.

Recipes

Scandinavian

Tarteletter

Tarteletter (tarteletter), a Party dish from Denmark.

55 min252 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal

French

Flemish asparagus

Flemish asparagus (asperges op zijn Vlaams), a Flanders dish from Belgium.

1 hr 5 min144 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Ginger Poached Shrimp and Asparagus

Shrimp, peeled · Asparagus · Firm tofu

Chinese

Ginger Poached Shrimp and Asparagus

Ginger Poached Shrimp and Asparagus. The shrimp leave the pot the moment they curl. Another minute and they turn rubbery.

31 min272 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Daikon and Beef Clear Soup

Beef sirloin · Daikon · Carrot

Chinese

Daikon and Beef Clear Soup

Daikon and Beef Clear Soup. Daikon needs a head start. The beef goes in only when the radish is already translucent.

37 min334 kcalHealthy35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Mala Poached White Fish

White fish fillet · Napa cabbage · Kale

Chinese

Mala Poached White Fish

Mala Poached White Fish. The mala numbing note is a pinch of Sichuan pepper ground at the end. Cooked too long, it turns bitter.

31 min163 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Sichuan Braised Cauliflower and Chicken

Chicken breast · Cauliflower · Spinach

Chinese

Sichuan Braised Cauliflower and Chicken

Sichuan Braised Cauliflower and Chicken. Cauliflower takes the place of a deep-fried dry pot. Brown the florets in a teaspoon of oil, then braise them just until a knife slips in.

47 min254 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Hunan Chili Fish and Okra

White fish fillet · Okra · Tomato

Chinese

Hunan Chili Fish and Okra

Hunan Chili Fish and Okra. Hunan fish stews are red and sour. Okra gives body so you do not need a fried crust.

37 min179 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Guizhou Sour Tomato Fish Soup

White fish fillet · Tomato · Spinach

Chinese

Guizhou Sour Tomato Fish Soup

Guizhou Sour Tomato Fish Soup. Guizhou sour fish is tomato, chili, and a bright acid. Add the vinegar off the heat so it stays lively.

37 min161 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Guizhou Tofu and Tomato Stew

Firm tofu · Tomato · Kale

Chinese

Guizhou Tofu and Tomato Stew

Guizhou Tofu and Tomato Stew. Sour tomato and tofu are a mountain-town supper. The tofu should stay in cubes, so fold, do not mash.

37 min244 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇨🇳 ChinaEast Asia

Guizhou Pumpkin and Chicken Soup

Chicken breast · Pumpkin · Spinach

Chinese

Guizhou Pumpkin and Chicken Soup

Guizhou Pumpkin and Chicken Soup. Pumpkin makes a gentle Guizhou soup when the chili is left for another night. It should be soft, not a puree, unless you want it that way.

37 min274 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Hanoi Braised Tofu and Tomato

Firm tofu · Tomato · Spinach

Vietnamese

Hanoi Braised Tofu and Tomato

Hanoi Braised Tofu and Tomato. Tomato is cooked down until it oils itself, which means you barely need the spoon of oil in the pan.

47 min223 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Hanoi Grilled Beef and Watercress

Beef sirloin · Watercress · Cucumber

Vietnamese

Hanoi Grilled Beef and Watercress

Hanoi Grilled Beef and Watercress. Slice the beef thin before it hits the grill pan so it browns in a few minutes and stays tender.

32 min246 kcalHealthy29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Da Nang Grilled Fish with Herbs

White fish fillet · Lemongrass · Dill

Vietnamese

Da Nang Grilled Fish with Herbs

Da Nang Grilled Fish with Herbs. Coastal grilled fish is simple. A hot pan, lemongrass, and a plate of herbs are the whole idea.

29 min153 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Da Nang Beef Noodle Soup

Beef sirloin · Dry rice noodle · Mung bean sprouts

Vietnamese

Da Nang Beef Noodle Soup

Da Nang Beef Noodle Soup. This is not the spicy Hue bowl. The broth stays light and the beef is sliced thin into the hot soup.

37 min357 kcalHealthy37 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Da Nang Pork and Kale Soup

Pork tenderloin · Kale · Tomato

Vietnamese

Da Nang Pork and Kale Soup

Da Nang Pork and Kale Soup. Kale stands in for a sturdy coastal green. It needs a few minutes more than spinach, then the pork slices go in.

37 min259 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Da Nang Turkey Herb Rice

Turkey breast · Dry brown rice · Cucumber

Vietnamese

Da Nang Turkey Herb Rice

Da Nang Turkey Herb Rice. Roast the turkey breast and slice it over ginger rice. A heap of mint and cucumber is the Da Nang finish.

43 min296 kcalHealthy30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Saigon Beef and Watercress

Beef sirloin · Watercress · Lemongrass

Vietnamese

Saigon Beef and Watercress

Saigon Beef and Watercress. A fast saute. The beef browns, the watercress wilts in the residual heat, and you eat it immediately.

27 min258 kcalHealthy32 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Saigon Pork and Tofu in Tomato

Pork tenderloin · Firm tofu · Tomato

Vietnamese

Saigon Pork and Tofu in Tomato

Saigon Pork and Tofu in Tomato. Tomato sauce, pork, and tofu share a pot in a lot of Saigon kitchens. Keep the simmer short so the tofu holds its shape.

47 min357 kcalHealthy47 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Saigon Grilled Shrimp Noodles

Shrimp, peeled · Dry rice noodle · Firm tofu

Vietnamese

Saigon Grilled Shrimp Noodles

Saigon Grilled Shrimp Noodles. Grill the shrimp until just pink and lay them on cold noodles. A lot of mint is the southern habit.

29 min322 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Mekong Chicken with Curry Leaf

Chicken breast · Curry leaves · Sweet potato

Vietnamese

Mekong Chicken with Curry Leaf

Mekong Chicken with Curry Leaf. Curry leaf and lemongrass mark the Khmer-influenced delta. The chicken simmers with sweet potato until both are tender.

37 min326 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇻🇳 VietnamSoutheast Asia

Can Tho Shrimp and Okra Soup

Shrimp, peeled · Okra · Tomato

Vietnamese

Can Tho Shrimp and Okra Soup

Can Tho Shrimp and Okra Soup. Okra, tomato, and shrimp are a river soup. Add the shrimp when the okra has just started to thicken the broth.

37 min290 kcalHealthy30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇹🇭 ThailandSoutheast Asia

Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad

Pork tenderloin · Lemongrass · Mint

Thai

Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad

Bangkok Lemongrass Pork Salad. Grill the pork, slice it, and toss with torn lemongrass and herbs. The salad is sharp, not sweet.

32 min235 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇹🇭 ThailandSoutheast Asia

Chiang Mai Grilled Chicken and Cabbage

Chicken breast · Green cabbage · Cilantro

Thai

Chiang Mai Grilled Chicken and Cabbage

Chiang Mai Grilled Chicken and Cabbage. Gai yang is already here as a whole grilled bird. This is the breast, with charred cabbage and a lemongrass marinade.

29 min215 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

🇹🇭 ThailandSoutheast Asia

Chiang Mai Lemongrass Squid

Squid · Lemongrass · Green beans

Thai

Chiang Mai Lemongrass Squid

Chiang Mai Lemongrass Squid. Lemongrass minced fine, squid in and out of the pan. Green beans give the plate something to chew.

27 min238 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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