Asian Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed,hard stems snapped off,if necessary peel the bottom part of the stem
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 pinch sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (white & green part)

Preparation

Cut asparagus into 2\" pieces.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
Serve immediately.