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Asparagus with Wild Chanterelles

4 ounces fresh Chanterelle mushrooms
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock

Clean and pick the mushrooms to remove debris. Rinse as quickly as
possible under running water, keeping in mind that too much soaking
will diminish the flavor of fresh mushrooms. Remove and discard the
stems, and chop the caps into strips about 1-inch wide. Wash the
asparagus, trimming and discarding the tough stems.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of cold water.
Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Rotate the wok
to coat all of the sides with the oil. Add the garlic, asparagus,
and salt. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the fresh chanterelles,
continuing to stir-fry until thoroughly mixed, then add the oyster
sauce.

Stir in the chicken broth and heat until the mixture starts to boil,
then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture
begins to thicken, which should take between 30-60 seconds.

Turn off the heat, remove asparagus with tongs, and arrange across
a platter. Top with the mushroom mixture.

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