How to Cook Asparagus

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Asparagus is extremely healthy and good to eat if boiled, steamed or even grilled the right way. Tender asparagus can be easily cooked at home for almost any asparagus recipe.

What is Asparagus?
Asparagus is considered as a luxury vegetable which often comes with a luxury price tag. This vegetable basically comes in three colors: green, white or purple. The green variety is most common and easily available in the market. People are usually fond of asparagus due to their rich taste and because they are high in vitamins, fiber and antioxidant agents. Asparagus can be cooked in many ways as to best suit your taste which is as described below.

Tools to Prepare Asparagus Preparing asparagus requires a few tools. Besides dishes to hold contents, you will need: • A frying pan
• Vegetable grill pan
• A wooden spatula
• A fork

Basic Ingredients for Stir Fried Asparagus with Ginger and Cashews
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, cleaned and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped cashews


How to clean Asparagus
The bottom part of the asparagus spear is very hard and not fit to be consumed. To separate the part worth cooking and eating, simply bend the spear and allow it to break naturally. Discard the bottom stem and use the upper part to make a wonderful asparagus soup or vegetable.

Preparing and cooking Asparagus
Step One
Once you have separated the part of the spear worth cooking then wash it in cool water to remove any soil and dirt from the tips.

Step Two
Take a wide skillet and start boiling the asparagus in approximately 1 inch of salted water for 3 to 5 minutes. You can check if they are tender with help of a fork. Once done, immediately rinse the asparagus under cool water so that you stop the cooking and also preserve the bright green color.

Step Three
Once the asparagus are a little tender you can then steam the spears or chopped pieces for nearly 3 minutes and then rinse them under cool water

Step Four
Place a frying pan on gas and place a little butter in it. Allow the butter to melt so that it covers the vegetable. You can drizzle a little lemon and let it cool to be consumed. In case you are fond of roasted or grilled asparagus then follow the steps below.

Step Five (Roasting)
Instead of taking a frying pan and placing butter you can roast asparagus in an oven at 500 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes. Roasting is ideal for thicker spears instead of thinner ones.

Step Six (Recipe with ginger and cashews)
To add a little more taste you can heat sesame oil along with vegetable oil in a frying pan. Take a little ginger and stir it with help of a wooden spatula for a minute. Add the asparagus and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes. Put in the soy sauce along with cashews and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step Seven (Grilling)
Asparagus also tastes just as good when grilled. Whether on an indoor grill or an outdoor barbecue it is a great way to cook asparagus as the slight charred flavor offers a wonderful addition.

After cleaning the asparagus lay it on the grill. Take a small brush and brush the spears with oil. You can use olive oil if it suits your taste. Sesame oil is seen to add a much wonderful flavor when compared to olive oil. You must grill the spears for approximately 5 minutes or until they become tender. You can test for the tenderness using a fork. Serve the asparagus with a sprinkle of salt on top of it.

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