Authentic Chinese Style Asparagus

Distinctively rich in flavor, asparagus is a good source
of vitamin C, folate, iron and copper.
To prepare asparagus for cooking,
hold a piece of asparagus in the middle.
Grab the cut end and bend it downward until
the cut end snaps off. The asparagus will
break in the right spot to remove its woody end.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends removed
and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths

Directions:
In a large saucepan, heat the water,
sugar and soy sauce over high heat.
Cook until boiling, and then add the asparagus.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the
asparagus is tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.