Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         asparagus
   2      tablespoons   salad oil
   1      clove         garlic -- minced or pressed
     1/2  teaspoon      grated fresh ginger -- up to 1
   2      tablespoons   water

Preparation:

Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus, then cut spears into 1/4 inch slanting slices. Place wok over high heat; when wok is hot, add oil. When oil begins to heat, add garlic and ginger and stir once; then add asparagus and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add water; cover and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp to bite (2 to 3 minutes).