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Ginger Sesame Asparagus
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 3
This is a lovely part of any Asian themed meal, from Fine Cooking.
Ingredients:
8 ounces thin asparagus, sliced on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons minced fresh peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
2. Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
3. In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
4. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
5. Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
6. Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
7. Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
8. Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.
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