Authentic Thai Recipe Ingredient: Asparagus Asparagus หน่อไม้ฝรั่ง (No Mai Farang; Naw Mai Falang) Literally meaning "European bamboo shoot", green asparagus is used mainly in Thai vegetable stir-fries. Browse Ingredients by Category: VegetablesHerbs and Spices (Fresh)Herbs and Spices (Dry)Roots and RhizomesMeat and PoultryFish and SeafoodMushrooms and FungiFlowers and Tree LeavesFruits and NutsStaple FoodsChili Pastes and CurriesSauces and CondimentsInsects