Asparagus cooked like Fern

Ingredients

 * 1 pound fresh asparagus
 * 2 tablespoons sesame oil
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * ¼ cup chicken broth
 * 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
 * 2) Cut the stalks on the diagonal into 1½ inch lengths.
 * 3) Heat the sesame oil in a medium skillet or wok.
 * 4) Add the asparagus and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
 * 5) Add the soy sauce and broth, then cover and simmer on low until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
 * 6) Place the asparagus on a platter.
 * 7) Reduce the sauce, then pour on top and cover with a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts.