How Long Do You Cook Asparagus For
How long you cook the asparagus depends on their size and how old they are.
How long do you cook asparagus for. Cook covered for around five to eight minutes over medium heat. Remove the asparagus with tongs or a slotted spoon and place directly in the bowl of ice water. Cook for 1 2 mins or until tender.
Place them in a steamer basket that has to be placed in a saucepan with about two inches of boiling water. Stir and microwave for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spears are firm but tender. Cover and microwave on high for about 3 minutes.
Take them out drain and plunge into some ice cold water or serve straight away. When cooking asparagus you can tie them into little bundles which makes them easier to remove. Cut asparagus into two inch pieces.
Bring water to a boil. Place asparagus in a microwave safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook for three to eight minutes over medium low heat.
Skinny asparagus spears will cook up in only a minute or two. Fill saucepan with water about full. Plunge your asparagus spears into a pan of boiling water.
Drop these bundles or individual spears into some boiling water cover and cook for three to five minutes depending on the thickness of the spears. Store in the fridge until needed then simply drain and reheat in a pan with a little butter when you want to serve. Your average asparagus will take about 5 minutes.