Sesame Garlic Asparagus - sesame oil

Method

• Take the asparagusthis dish is best with really really thin asparagus, but get whatever you likeand snap off the tough ends.
• Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove.
• Also, get a big bow of ice water ready nearby.
• When the water has come to a rolling boil, drop the asparagus in.
• Boil for no more than 1 minute!
• You want it to still be crisp, just slightly softer than raw.
• Remove the asparagus and immediately dunk in into the ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Toss with the drained asparagus.
• Arrange on a serving platter.
• Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, using a micro-plane if you have one, so it is very thin.
• You can also garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
• Note: This might also be yummy with a little lemon zest.