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    Dizzy how do u cook asparagus?

    Pardon my ignorance. I just steamed it with the broccoli but it turned out soft and pretty much looked dead after that LOL. How long should it be steamed for?

    I like the way they do it at asian restaurants where it is still crisp.
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    Default Re: how do u cook asparagus?

    This is how Delia Smith recommends you cook it - and she's the 'Cookery Goddess' here in the UK:


    To cook the asparagus, lay the stalks on an opened fan steamer (or an ordinary steamer will do) then place them in a frying pan or saucepan. Pour in about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of boiling water from the kettle, then season with salt and put a lid on. If you are cooking a large quantity they can be piled one on top of the other in a steamer in a large saucepan.

    Steam for 5-6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, or until they feel SLIGHTLY tender when tested with a skewer.

    Serve the asparagus on hot plates with some hollandaise sauce or melted butter poured over the tips, or warm or cold with a good vinaigrette.


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    Default Re: how do u cook asparagus?

    Oh thanks I'll give that a try! Might work better in fry-pan maybe. This is the second time I've ruined them lol.
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    I dump it in boiling water for about a min or two, then for cold salads take it out and immediately dunk it in cold water with ice cubes. You have to boil it for just a min or so if you want it hot or it'll get all goopy and gross. Asparagus is my favorite veggie! Yummers!
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    Nuking it will make it mushy fast. I just boil some water in a saute pan. Throw in cleaned asparagus and some sea salt..sometimes boil a little olive oil with the water too for richness. Don't cook it more than 2 minutes. Drain, enjoy. Takes less time than the microwave and won't kill the vitamins in it!

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    Default Re: how do u cook asparagus?

    I like to roast it in the oven, sautee it, steam it, or Blanche it. It's done when it turns bright green. When it reaches that color, take it off the heat immediately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KS_Stevia View Post
    Nuking it will make it mushy fast. I just boil some water in a saute pan. Throw in cleaned asparagus and some sea salt..sometimes boil a little olive oil with the water too for richness. Don't cook it more than 2 minutes. Drain, enjoy. Takes less time than the microwave and won't kill the vitamins in it!
    I try to avoid microwaving anything, I hate microwaves but they are good for re-heating some things.
    I like the idea of the sea salt and olive oil.

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    Default Re: how do u cook asparagus?

    Had some yesterday! Yummy, yummy! Cooked it tender crisp and tossed it with diced tomatoes and some onion, then doused it with Balsamic Vinager and a drizzle of Olive Oil and some crumbled Feta. Nummy, nummy! I ate a HUGE bowl for dinner!
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