1 or 2 pounds fresh asparagus stalks, medium in size 2 T's dark sesame oil 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp. minced garlic salt & pepper 2 T sesame seeds 6 to 8 wooded bamboo skewers Soak skewers for 1 hour prior to grilling. Wash and snap off the ends of the asparagus, discard ends. Using 2 skewer 2 inches apart side by side, skewer 6 to 7 asparagus stalks on to the 2 skewers. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce and garlic, stir with a fork to mix. Brush both sides of asparagus rafts with mixture. Place rafts on the grill and sprinkle with sesame seeds and season with salt & pepper. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side { or until nicely browned }.  You can serve the asparagus as rafts or removed from skewers. Serves 3 or 4. Enjoy. Easily doubled.