Stir-Fried Asparagus with Toasted, Slivered Almonds and Sesame-Soy Glaze

• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• One 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely minced
• 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch lengths

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Toast the slivered almonds on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes, or until they are fragrant and starting to brown.
3. Watch them carefully as they burn easily.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic and cornstarch.
5. Set the sauce aside.
6. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
7. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, or until barely softened.
8. Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
9. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until it has just begun to soften but is still very crunchy.
10. Add the sauce and stir until it thickens and coats the vegetables, about 30 seconds.
11. Remove from the heat and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.
12. For a main course, serve with noodles.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/stir-fried-asparagus-toasted-slivered-almonds-and-sesame-soy-glaze (may not work)