Chinese Fried Asparagus

1 pound fresh asparagus

Salt and Pepper

2 tablespoons oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

¼ cup soy sauce

½ teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Wash asparagus and break off pulpy bottom sections of stalks. Slice asparagus diagonally in 1 ½ inch slices. Season with salt and pepper. Heat pan over a high flame; add oil and garlic. Add asparagus and stir for 30 seconds. Mix soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch; add to asparagus and stir in well. Cover pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until asparagus are crisp but tender. Uncover; adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

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