INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 cup water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry or Scotch*
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly