Asparagus with Sesame Seeds

There are lots of asparagus recipes but this one is a bit different with the sesame seeds. You may serve them hot or at room temperature

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh asparagus, washed,ends snapped
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil (I use walnut oil too)
• 2  tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2  teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dark sesame oil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat a wok or cast iron fry pan (medioum heat) and add peanut oil.
2. Saute the asparagus until they are bright green (apprx 3 minutes).
3. Flip and continue to cook them for another 3 minutes- do not overcook.
4. Add shallots and the sesame seeds, continue cooking and shake the pan tossing the asparagus for a further minute or two.
5. Watch the seeds do not burn- if they are getting too brown turn down the heat.
6. Add soy sauce, sasame oil, salt& pepper.
7. Shake pan& cook for 30 seconds.