Sauteed Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. asparagus
2 Tbsp. oil or butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter
freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Wash, peel and cut asparagus.
Heat oil in pan.
When oil is hot, turn heat down to medium and stir-fry asparagus.
Add salt, sugar and liquid and steam for 4 minutes.
Uncover; turn up heat and cook, stirring to evaporate liquid.
Stir in butter; season. Serves 4.