STEAMED BROCCOLI with GINGER-SESAME SEED BUTTER

A light, oriental accent for broccoli or asparagus. If you entertain often, the butter mixture is easy to keep on hand as it stores well when tightly covered and refrigerated.

1 bunch broccoli, cut into long spears and peeled {reserve stem end for another use}
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

Lightly salt a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook the broccoli until bright green and crisp.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet and add the sesame seeds and fresh ginger. Cook and stir until the seeds are toasted-do not let the ginger brown.
Drain the broccoli and arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the sesame seed butter.
Serves 4.