Ginger Sesame Asparagus

• 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

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

thin, hoisin sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, peanut oil, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, coarse salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-sesame-asparagus-79216 (may not work)