Asparagus w/Sesame Butter

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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

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