Ingredients Edit

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped

Directions=Edit

1. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
2. Cut the stalks on the diagonal into 1½ inch lengths.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a medium skillet or wok.
4. Add the asparagus and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
5. Add the soy sauce and broth, then cover and simmer on low until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
6. Place the asparagus on a platter.
7. Reduce the sauce, then pour on top and cover with a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts.