How to cook white asparagus in water?
For the whites:
Cooking in water: Break the stems of the asparagus 2 or 3 cm from their base. Peel them using a peeler. Cook them in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on size). Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon.
How do I know if the asparagus is cooked?
Their cooking is fast: after 15 minutes, you can judge their cooking. To do this, plant a knife point at the beginning of their point: if the knife enters easily but you still feel a little firmness, it means that you have cooked perfectly.
Should green asparagus be peeled?
Green asparagus, which is more tender, does not need to be peeled, you can simply cut off the little tough shoots on the stem. Once your asparagus is peeled, all you have to do is cook it.
How to eat white asparagus?
Asparagus is eaten only after cooking. The white ones must be cleaned (for the others it is optional). Throw them in boiling water or steam them. Count 20 minutes on average and to be sure, do not hesitate to check their cooking with the help of a knife blade.
Why blanch asparagus?
Blanching stops enzymatic actions that can lead to loss of flavor, color and texture. In addition, this action cleans the surface of all dirt and bacteria, lightens the color and helps to delay the loss of vitamins. Also it makes the asparagus more tender and easy to pack.
How to remove the bitterness from asparagus?
In a sauté pan, with a little water, a little butter, olive oil, garlic, salt and sugar to remove the bitterness, cook it gently, the cooking water reduced , the asparagus becomes shiny and we will be able to lacquer it.
How to cook white asparagus in a pressure cooker?
Place the white asparagus of the same size in the basket of the pressure cooker (with a bottom of water). Close the pressure cooker and start cooking over high heat. Cook the asparagus over medium-low heat for 6 minutes (small gauge) to 8 minutes (large gauge) from the whistle of the valve.
How to store cooked asparagus?
Once cooked, they can be kept for 24 hours in their cooking water. Frozen properly and at 18°C, asparagus can be stored for 4 to 6 months.
How do you know if the asparagus is still good?
They should not show signs of over-ripeness, such as wilting or blackening. On the contrary, the scales of the buds should be tight, the stems firm and the heels a little moist. Once they are purchased, it is advisable to consume them the same day or the next day.
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.
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