Chilled Asparagus With Sesame Vinaigrette

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
- 8 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- toasted sesame seeds

Directions:
- Cook asparagus in a large skillet of boiling, salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange on a platter.
- Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Asparagus and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) To serve, spoon dressing over asparagus, sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and serve.