Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

In a nonstick skillet or a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the water, and continue to cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes more.