How to Cook White Asparagus

Name: How to Cook White Asparagus
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: white asparagus; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 piece lemon

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Servings
1 serving
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
International

How to Cook White Asparagus

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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white asparagus fresh
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 piece lemon sliced

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Instructions

There are asparagus steamers available, but if you do not have one, please ensure that your cooking pot is large enough that asparagus bundles have enough space to “swim” loosely.
Bring all ingredients except the asparagus bundles to boil. Add the asparagus bundles, bring the water back to boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
White asparagus will need to cook for 12 -19 minutes depending on the thickness of the stems. White asparagus need to be cooked soft and should not be al dente. Under cooked asparagus they will be stringy and unpleasant to eat.
Cover the asparagus with a white kitchen towel during the cooking process. This will ensure that the asparagus are equally cooked even though they are swimming on the surface.