Ingredients
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 bunch medium or thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed, stalks sliced into 1 1/2-inch lengths
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and mushrooms, and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.