1) Peel the asparagus without completely removing the skin at the base of the vegetable. 2) Break off the end opposite the tip by removing the peelings from the asparagus. 3) Rinse with clear water. All you have to do is cook them in boiling water and serve them with a vinaigrette.
How to properly clean asparagus?
Lay the asparagus flat on the work surface and hold it by the heel (end opposite the tip). Peel with a vegetable peeler starting from the base of the tip and going down towards the heel. Rinse the asparagus under running water and pat dry on a cloth or paper towel.
Do green asparagus peel?
Green asparagus, which is more tender, does not need to be peeled, you can simply cut off the little tough shoots on the stem.
Why peel asparagus?
Fine asparagus are less tender than large ones because they contain more woody fibers. In this case, a light peeling can be useful, but only on the tail (5 cm maximum). This white part of the stem is hard and cannot be eaten. Without peeling, you save time and waste nothing.
When to clean asparagus?
Maintain the asparagus
At the beginning of autumn, it is advisable to remove them and provide good manure for future production. Tip: Do not cut the stalks of the asparagus too early, so that the claws have time to replenish their nutrient reserves.
How to wash white asparagus?
1) Peel the asparagus without completely removing the skin at the base of the vegetable. 2) Break off the end opposite the tip by removing the peelings from the asparagus. 3) Rinse with clear water. All you have to do is cook them in boiling water and serve them with a vinaigrette.
Where to cut green asparagus?
Only green asparagus does not need to be peeled. Attention: we do not peel to the tip, only up to three centimeters below the tip.
What is the difference between white and green asparagus?
Spring vegetables par excellence, white asparagus are appreciated for their tenderness and subtle flavor. Green asparagus is distinguished by firmness and a more marked taste. They are also easier to prepare because there is no need to peel them.
Why peel white asparagus?
White asparagus should not be scrubbed, since it is grown underground or in sand. On the other hand, the stems are very fibrous and it is therefore necessary to remove the outer part of the asparagus.
What part of the asparagus is eaten?
The spears (consumed part of asparagus) form straight stems that can reach 1.5 meters in height with fine, branched foliage. Asparagus, including edible asparagus, do not have functional leaves.
When to start asparagus?
The asparagus harvest period is quite short, between April and mid-June, or from March in the south of France.
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