Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Asparagus is great just about any way you cook it.  Here's a quick and tasty version with an Asian flair.

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces
4 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.


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http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stir-fried-sesame-asparagus-103789