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Introduction
Asparagus are a type of vegetable that is highly nutritious. The best asparagus should have compact and closed tips with moist ends. The stalks ought to be firm and crisp. Fresh aspagurus have a bright green color. The ingredients basically include the asparagus and salt but this is relative as one may desire to add taste hence use pepper or olive oil depending on the method of cooking used.
Preparation
To prepare asparagus for cooking, rinse them in running water to be off any sand. Slice some bit from the bottom of the stalk since it is the toughest part. Peel the asparagus stalks to make them have an even width with the tips; this will facilitate an even cooking. Remove the outer shin to expose the moist flesh with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife.
Asparagus with chopped red onion and lime butter dressing
Steaming
1. To steam the asparagus; tie them into bundles under the tip and near the rear ensuring that the stalks are level at the bottom. This makes it easier for the asparagus to cook evenly, faster and make them easier to remove once they have cooked.
2. Place them in a lengthy pot with two inches of boiling water.
3. Cover and let it steam for about five to eight minutes this is dependent on the spear thickness. This should go on until the spears become tender and form a bright green color.
Blanching
1. If the asparagus are meant for salad use or for cold dishes they should be blanched. This means that soon after boiling or steaming the asparagus should be plunged in cold water. This is done to preserve the color crispness of the asparagus and stop the process of cooking.
Boiling
1. To boil the asparagus, place them in a cooking pan and bring to boil for five minutes or until they are fork tender.
Micro wave cooking
1. If microwaving, lay the asparagus on a dish with a quarter cup of water.
2. Cover the dish and microwave for four to five minutes.
Roasting
1. When the choice of cooking is roasting, the oven should be preheated to four hundred and fifty degrees.
2. The asparagus should be laid on a baking sheet and drizzled with a tablespoon of olive oil. The roasting should take about eight to ten minutes.
Stir frying
1. To stir fry, the asparagus spears should be cut diagonally to one and a half to two inches then stir fried with sesame or olive oil for three minutes.
Grilling
1. To grill, the asparagus spears should be placed on a medium-high heated grill drizzled with olive oil and cooked for about five to eight minutes until they become tender.
Conclusion
When the asparagus are ready, they can be served with Beurre Blanc, melted Butter, or Hollandaise Sauce. Asparagus is highly recommended for a quick fix meal and as a nutritious meal for vegetarians.