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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 lbs thin asparagus, ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces
  • 4 teaspoons sesame seeds (preferably toasted)

Method

  • Combine soy sauce and sugar in small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet.
  • When oil is hot, add garlic and stir 15 seconds.
  • Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes (mine took longer).
  • Add soy mixture and toss about 1 minute longer, until asparagus is coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.