Asparagus w/sesame butter

Yield: 6 Servings

Measure 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

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

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