Asparagus in Soy Cream Sauce (Zwt II - Asia)

This recipe has been entered for ZWT II & was found on the net courtesy of The Straits Cafe at: straitscafe.com. It is so easy to prepare & the name kinda says it all, doesn't it? Times have been estimated.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 4 oz servings

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh asparagus (ends trimmed)
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)

Directions

1. Bend ea asparagus stalk till it snaps at its tenderest point.
2. In a med-sized skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus & reduce heat to med. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove asparagus w/a slotted spoon to a serving platter.
3. Return the remaining water in the skillet to a boil & reduce liquid to about 2 tablespoons Add soy sauce, butter & cream. Stir & remove skillet from heat.
4. Pour the cream sauce over the asparagus & garnish w/toasted sesame seeds.