Asian Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed,hard stems snapped off,if necessary peel the bottom part of the stem
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pinch sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (white & green part)