Chinese Chilled Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus, woody bases removed
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons oil

Preparation

Cut the asparagus into slices diagonally.
Place in a saucepan and pour the boiling water over the asparagus.
Return to a boil and cook for two minutes.
Drain and cool under running cold water.
Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the asparagus.
Chill for 1/2 hour before serving.