What went wrong, you wonder?
What cooking method should you try this time?
And how can you makeasparagusthat actually tastes amazing?
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Okay, but enough talk about asparagus nutrition!
How do you pick the best asparagus?
These are good indicators of freshness, deBoschnek says.
You might also find that it depends on the dish youre making.
Do you refrigerate asparagus?
As soon as you get back from the store, its chill time.
Hold the asparagus stalk in the middle and the end and snap, deBoschnek says.
The rough end will easily snap off, leaving you with a clean asparagus stalk.
What is the best way to eat asparagus?
Just like a sunny spring day, asparagus is pretty easygoing.
If considering all of those culinary possibilities at once feels a little overwhelming, try sauteing it first.
Got a little more time on your hands?
(More on what that looks like in a minute.)
How do you cook raw asparagus?
Again, there are so many great ways to cook asparagus.
Lets begin with how to saute asparagus.
You dont want to saute them for so long they lose all their firmness.
(More on that below!)
For the most basic finishing, season with a flaky salt and pepper to taste.
It brightens the flavor, she says.
If you go the oven-roasted route, try Galvins method.
Then roast the asparagus in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
That will give the veggie a sweet, roasted depth of flavor and hearty-yet-tender texture.
Its kiss-your-fingers delicious.)
How do you cook asparagus so it doesnt get soggy?
Soggy asparagus is usually the result of overcooking.
No matter what preparation you opt for, asparagus doesnt need to be cooked for long, deBoschnek says.
It makes it mushy and depletes the delicate flavor.
In general, higher temps and quicker cooking time are key to a crisp texture.
And be especially mindful with thinner stalks.
The color should be bright green, says Ramos, like fresh grass or tree leaves.
So what else can I do with asparagus?
Here are just a few ideas to get your juices flowing.
Asparagus pizza:A scattering of roasted or sauteed asparagus is a nice seasonal addition to your homemade pie.
Pile it ontowhole graintoast slathered with ricotta cheese and dig in.
Asparagus soup:Because even though the calendar says spring, the weather doesnt always cooperate.
When it turns wet and gloomy after your farmers market trip, make a lovely, creamyasparagus soup.
In fact, its downright delicious, Ramos says.
(Hmm, perhaps the base for alow-carb dinner?
Add the strips to an ice-water bath to keep them from browning as you peel.
Some toasted pine nuts wouldnt be bad either!
