Asparagus Braise

1/2 lb Asparagus, thinly sliced

-on the diagonal 1/2 c Bamboo shoots, sliced

1/2 c Water chestnuts, sliced

1 c Celery, sliced diagonally

-OR 1 lg Celery stalk, sliced

-diagonally 1 c Fresh mushrooms, sliced

-OR 3/4 c Canned mushrooms

1/2 c Cashews (opt)

3 tb Oil

Salt 1. Clean and prepare vegetables.

2. Heat oil in wok to smoking point. Stir fry asparagus in wok for

about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low medium, cover wok and cook asparagus for 5 more minutes, lifting cover 3-4 times to stir it. At the end of 5 minutes, add all the other ingredients except cashews raise heat 1 notch, stir fry 3 minutes with cover over wok. Lift cover at least once or twice to stir vegetables, so all will be cooked through. Place food in platter, if desired sprinkle cashews over all. NOTE: A very lovely party dish, especially in spring, when asparagus is available.