Ginger Sesame Asparagus - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.