* Exported from MasterCook * Black Goma Asparagus (Choy) Recipe By : Cooking From the Heart Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sides Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound asparagus 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 slices fresh ginger -- minced 1 teaspoon black goma OR black sesame seeds Wash asparagus, break off and discard tough ends. Cut stalks diagonally in 1-1/2-inch sections. If asparagus is young and tender, blanch stalks by immersing quickly in boiling water and rinsing immediately under cold water. Mature asparagus should be parboiled in salted water for 1 minute or 2, removed as soon as it begins to turn bright green, and rinsed immediately in cold water and drained. Do not blanch or parboil the tips. Combine broth, soy and sugar. Heat oil on medium-high and, when almost smoking, add salt and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus and stir-fry until heated through. You may have to adjust heat to prevent scorching. Add broth mixture and heat quickly. Simmer, covered, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with black goma and serve. [per serving: Calories, 60; protein, 2 grams; carbohydrates, 3 grams; fat, 5 grams; cholesterol, 0.2 milligram; sodium, 372 milligrams] *Recipe from Cooking From the Heart with Sam Choy (Mutual) "Pat Hanneman" on Aug 24, 1998; MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -