Stir Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed, or 2 pkgs. (10oz. each) frozen asparagus spears, cut diagonally in 2'' pieces
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil until very hot but not smoking. Add asparagus, garlic and ginger. Stir fry 4 minutes or until slightly tender.
2. Carefully add soy sauce, water and sugar.
3. Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crips tender.