Boil salted water in a Dutch oven or casserole. Once boiling, immerse the asparagus for 15 minutes. We check the good cooking by inserting the end of a blade in the most fleshy part. If it does not come in easily, cook for a few more minutes.
How to cook asparagus in a pan?
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil then, as soon as you see it starting to boil, place the asparagus in a bunch in the water. The tips of the asparagus should stay out of the water. Depending on the thickness of the vegetables, cooking may take 8 to 15 minutes.
How to cook large white asparagus?
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.
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.
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.
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 cook frozen white asparagus?
Cooking frozen asparagus
If your frozen asparagus has not been peeled before freezing, in this case, defrost it for 10 minutes in ambient air to cut it easily. In boiling water, cook your asparagus for 8 minutes. On the other hand, in the pan, count only 3 to 5 minutes.
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 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.
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