Steamed Asparagus With Ginger Garlic Sauce

• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon scotch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• cooked rice, accompaniment

1. In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
2. In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
3. Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry gingerroot and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.
4. Serves 4 as an entree with rice or 6 as a side dish.

cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sherry wine, sugar, salt, sesame oil, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steamed-asparagus-with-ginger-garlic-sauce-188316 (may not work)