How To Cook Fresh Asparagus In Water
Asparagus is one of my favorite low maintenance and versatile vegetables.
How to cook fresh asparagus in water. Note that the recipe says to add a bit of butter and salt to the water before steaming. Place the asparagus in the water and let it cook for 2 3 minutes. In a large pot add water and salt.
Boiling asparagus i ll be honest this is my least favorite way to cook asparagus and i almost never do it. Cook asparagus until bright green and fork tender about 1 to 3 minutes. Boil a large pot of water and 2 teaspoons of salt.
As with any other cooking method steamed asparagus must be rinsed and trimmed before cooking. Sauteed for about a minute or so adding sea salt cracked black pepper and a little garlic powder. To make and serve warm without shocking place asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
Quickly add cooked asparagus to a bowl filled with ice water aka shocking to stop the cooking. Trim off the tough bottoms of the asparagus about 1 to 2 inches. Place trimmed asparagus in a skillet large enough to hold the asparagus and enough salted water to cover by about 1 2 inch.
Remove the asparagus with tongs or a slotted spoon and place directly in the bowl of ice water. Roll the asparagus into a bundle to microwave. Here s how to blanch asparagus.
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. When cooking asparagus you can tie them into little bundles which makes them easier to remove. Wet four layers of paper towels with a quarter cup of water and squeeze the paper towels to remove any excess water.