How to Cook White Asparagus
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4.9
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
How to Cook White Asparagus
Description
How to Cook White Asparagus outlines a straightforward process using fresh white asparagus, granulated sugar, and lemon slices. The asparagus is poached in simmering water that is flavored with the lemon and sugar, which subtly enhances the natural taste and softens any fibrous texture. The cooking time varies from 12 to 19 minutes depending on thickness, with a focus on achieving softness rather than firmness to avoid unpleasant stringiness.
Keeping the asparagus bundles loose enough to move freely in the pot prevents uneven cooking, and covering them with a white kitchen towel during cooking ensures the heat is distributed evenly. This method avoids the need for specialized asparagus steamers by adjusting common kitchen equipment and encourages attention to the doneness to attain the desired tender texture.
Once cooked properly, white asparagus prepared this way can be served simply or with accompaniments that complement its delicate flavor, making it suitable for springtime meals or as a side vegetable.
Ingredients
- white asparagus fresh
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 piece lemon sliced
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.
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