Jo's Asparagus with Sesame Seeds

Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
2 lbs asparagus (thick asparagus is better than thin in this dish.)

6 Tbs. light soy sauce
2 Tbs. sugar
4 Tbs. sesame seeds

Wash and snap off asparagus bottoms. Cut into 1-1 1/2inch lengths. Put into large pot of boiling water for about 90 seconds. Rinse in cold water and drain.

Put sugar into soy sauce. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.

Toast in frying pan, shaking constantly, until very light brown. Grind about 1/3 of seeds in food mill or crush with mortar and pestle. Stir into soy sauce mixture. Pour mixture over asparagus and stir well. Chill in refrigerator, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with whole sesame seeds when ready to serve.

(courtesy Jo)