Asparagus With Sesame Butter
["2 lb. fresh asparagus", "1 c. boiling water", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 c. cold water", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "3 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted"]
["Place asparagus spears in a large skillet; add boiling water and salt.", "Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.", "Remove asparagus and keep warm.", "Drain cooking liquid, reserving 1/2 cup in a small saucepan.", "Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into liquid.", "Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.", "Stir in butter until melted.", "Spoon over asparagus; sprinkle with sesame seed and serve immediately.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["fresh asparagus", "boiling water", "salt", "cornstarch", "cold water", "butter", "sesame seed"]