Asian Asparagus

The asparagus should still be crunchy when you serve them. If you use very thin asparagus cut the cooking time back. You can also use this recipe for broccoli

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed,hard stems snapped off,if necessary peel the bottom part of the stem
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  pinch sugar
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon  sesame seed oil
• 1  tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1  tablespoon dry sherry
• 2  teaspoons  rice wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons green onions, chopped (white & green part)

Directions

1. Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
2. Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
3. Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
4. Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
5. Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
6. Serve immediately.