Asparagus cooking fun and easy way

Preparation is key when you are going to cook asparagus. There are several methods of cooking boiling, grilling, steaming or roasting. Microwave is also a good option when cooking asparagus. Cut the asparagus and the parts can be used in stir fries, you can also blanch the asparagus and use it in sauces for vegetables. For more information go to: Of course, there's nothing like steamed asparagus with butter, salt and pepper.

When buying asparagus make sure that is fresh, the asparagus will taste much better and can be stored for two or three days if properly stored. Once you get home and ready to do asparagus, you will need to cut it. The easiest way to trim asparagus before cooking is simply to do it by hand by bending the stock until it breaks. If it does not break but only bends, it is probably old and not fresh as you want. Some chefs will want to peel the bottom of this stock is not really necessary, but sometimes it helps when the stocks are a bit woody. Contrary to popular belief the thicker asparagus is actually more flavorful that the pencil thin variety that most people want to buy.

An easy way to peel asparagus if you decide to pursue this path is to give your arm on the counter or cutting board and use a potato peeler. From the top of the shell at the end of the asparagus. The main reason anybody would peel asparagus, as I said, the asparagus should be tender. You do not need to peel the asparagus is completely simply peel on one side, so that the moisture to get the asparagus during cooking.

If you want to cook the asparagus in this simple method. Once you have planned your asparagus to the size you need, and, optionally, peeled, put them in a saucepan and about an inch of water. For more help visit: Another can be used when cooking asparagus upright position. Make sure that the way to the beams at the top and bottom so they do not fall down the pot. They should steam for about 5-10 minutes depending on thickness.

Boiling is a great way to cook asparagus also. To use just enough water to cover the asparagus but make sure that all the stems face the same direction and is covered by water. Asparagus takes between four and six minutes to cook completely, but again depends on the size.

One way that I like using the grill. Cooking grill asparagus on skewers or directly on the fire to give a good taste of smoke. Depending on how you like, cook the asparagus in any of the 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Another good way to cook asparagus is to wrap them in foil and some of olive oil and salt and pepper and cook on the grill for 10-20 minutes. Do you have a good deal.

During these winter days when you really do not want to cook asparagus on the BBQ, another great option for roasting. Just heat the oven to 425 ° F and place the asparagus flat on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. You can put any seasoning you want on the asparagus when roasting, salt, pepper, lemon pepper or other spices you have on hand are good. You will be rewarded with a very tender stalk with a roasted flavor in about two to three minutes.