Title: Asparagus W/sesame Butter
Categories: Side dish, Vegetables
Yield: 6 Servings

2 lb Fresh asparagus
1 c Boiling water
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Cornstarch
1/4 c Cold water
1/4 c Butter or margarine
3 tb Sesame seeds, toasted

Place asparagus spears in a large skillet; add boiling water and salt. Cook
for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove asparagus and keep warm. Drain
cooking liquid, reserving 1/2 cup in a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch
and cold water; stir into liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until
thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in butter until
melted. Spoon over asparagus and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve
immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@msn.com
Source: Homemaker Schools Recipe Collection Spring 98
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Cindy Hartlin"
on Apr 3, 1998