Asparagus w/sesame butter
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Fresh asparagus |
| 1 | cup | Boiling water |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cornstarch |
| ¼ | cup | Cold water |
| ¼ | cup | Butter or margarine |
| 3 | tablespoons | Sesame seeds, toasted |
Directions
Place asparagus spears in a large skillet; add boiling water and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove asparagus and keep warm. Drain cooking liquid, reserving ½ cup in a small saucepan.
Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in butter until melted. Spoon over asparagus and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: Homemaker Schools Recipe Collection Spring 98