"Mike Tommasi" > wrote in message
...
> Last weekend in Tuscany I had them littly stir fried, they were
> great.
>
> Anyhow, I only buy the green thin ones. To me, the ones that need
> peeling are tasteless.
>
> Mike

Possibly it is a bit OT but the mention of stir fried asparagus
prompted me to post a recipe (tho' getting fresh water chestnuts may
be a problem) that I like and which takes very little time.



Asparagus and water chestnuts





Blanch asparagus, cut in 3" lengths, for 2 mins

2 fresh water chestnuts per person, slice thinly



Sauce for about 2 portions



2 tab mirin

2 tab mild soy sauce

1 tab grated ginger

1 chopped garlic clove

1 tab rice vinegar

1 tab corn starch



Other stir-fry sauces would probably work too but this one seems to
accentuate the flavors well.



Stir fry water chestnuts and asparagus for a minute

Add sauce and stir until thickens.




--
James V. Silverton
Potomac, Maryland, USA