Asparagus Shandong-Style

From Saveur.  Serves 2-4.

1-1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut crosswise on the diagonal into 2" pieces
1 T Japanese soy sauce
1 t Asian sesame oil
2 drops red chile oil

1/2 t toasted sesame seeds

• Bring a med pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender-crisp and bright green, 1-1/2 to 2 min.  Drain, and immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water; set aside to cool, 2-3 minutes.
• Drain again, then transfer to paper towels, pat dry, and set aside.
• Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and chile oil in a medium bowl.  Add asparagus and toss.  Transfer to server bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.