Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
3. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
4. Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.