Asian Asparagus and Mushrooms

Food Network Magazine
July/August 2012 page 130
Photo from Food Network

Ingredients

1 Bunch of Asparagus, cut into thirds
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
1-inch piece ginger, cut into matchsticks
3 cups Shiitake Mushroom caps, quartered
1 Garlic Clove, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce (or Tamari Sauce)
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified if you prefer)

Directions 

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shiitake mushroom caps and garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.