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  2. 2 pounds asparagus -- trimmed and cut -- diagonally into,

  3. 1/2-inch slices -- 1/2-inch-thick

  4. 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  5. 1/2 cup water

  6. 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  7. 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry -- or scotch

  8. 1 teaspoon sugar

  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt

  10. 1 teaspoon asian sesame oil

  11. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  12. 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot

  13. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

  14. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds -- toasted lightly

  15. cooked rice -- if desired

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  1. In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.

  2. In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.

  3. Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry gingerroot and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.

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