"To clean the mushrooms, simply wipe the caps with a damp paper towel; do not rinse, as they will become soggy. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
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1 bunch medium or thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed, stalks sliced into 1 1/2-inch lengths
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8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper